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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
The Unknown Member.

The Bastrop Republican having said
of Mr.. r. M. Boatner, who claims to
represent Union parish in the Kellogg
legislature, that Gas member from
Union we know nothing of him )" the
Union Record says, in commenting,
that there the two papers agree. If
neither the editor where Mr.. B. lives,
nor the editor where Mr.. B. ought to
live, knows anything about him as
member, Mr.. 3. has tho floor to ex-
plain what he knows about himself.
Does he know anything? When two
editors agree, it is something worthy
of notice; when they agree that they
are both ignorant of their subject, we
can state from our own experience, that
the subject agreed upon is one Of those
things no fellow can find out. An
editor knows, or ought to know every
thing. Ordinarily, when one editor
don't know who is who, and what is
what, the who and the what arc both
unknown. When two editors agree in
ignorance of the member from Union,
we implore that member to prove that
he has an existence; because there is
painful apprehension on our mind that
the member is dead. He certainly don't
live-unless, as a little cherub whose
right it is not to require any seat to sit
upon.
We know that Mr.. kellogg was
greatly troubled to pick up members
for his legislature; he had to beat the
bush terrifically; but we never sup
posed that he had gone to the North
Pole to get a member. If Mr.. Boat
ner shall still persist in remaining
incog., it is his right; but we would
suggest, in the interest of geography,
that he ought to publish his log-book,
and stop this unceasing agitation about
that unknown locality, whence only
unknown members can come, called
the North Pole, and SO that other Gro
mantic'' legislators may be called down
upon any required emergency. This
we suggest, because the great trouble
in this State, for years back, has been
to find men of a representative capaci'
ty. known representatives can be hao
in abundance; but such men are not
in the progressive sense of the word
representatives. The constituents are
unknown, and for this reason the rep
rcsentative ought, also, to be unknown
Mr.. Boatner seems to fill the bill. HI
ranks all the unknown members W.
ever knew, simply because we neve
know an unknown member before.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
CAS- SUCH"

Our Celestial brother Towne, Of the
Madison Journal, is politely, but firm
ly asked to explain the following ex-
tract from his paper, which, not being
a Heather, we cannot interpret:
1.-THE Legislature of Louisiana, which
has been making laws for the govern
ment of this State for the last year, is a
competent body, Mr.. Pinchback is a
Senator and should hold his seat as
such.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

We are pleased to see that the Rev.
Mr.. G. T.. Evans has been selected as
pastor of the Methodist church at Mon
roe, forthis year. Mr.. Evans has proved
himself a faithful steward, and is about
the only pastor who can bring his
church safely out of its existing finan-
cial troubles.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

The river is about on a stand, having
dropped down about seven feet from
the high-water mark of this season.
There is a goodly number Of boats in
the trade. The freight on cotton has
never been 80 low.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
The Widows Mite.

A lady RENTS us five dollars back
paw, and says she will pay the balance
as soon as she can. Her request to dis
continue the paper, because she cannot
nav for it, will be disregarded. Such
a mother will be jewel in our free
list,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

The Franklin Sun is not, "aperient-
w." very we'll satisfied with the course
of the representative of Franklin, in
taking his scat in the kellogg legisla-
ture,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

Brick Pomeroy requests editors to
notice the fact that he has returned
from Europe, (whither he went to re-
gain his health and that he will pub
lish series of sketches descriptive of
his travels, and that he will renew his
Saturday Night chapters. We comply
with the request most cheerfully.
Whatever people may think of Pome-
roy's style, or of the man, it is but just
that we should say that he has been
true to his creed and is a hard-worker.
If he has been severe, the times de-
manded it. One extreme must be met
with the other. Pomeroy has consis-
tently and fearlessly fought the battle
of the enemies of constitutional, honest
government. We will not join howl
against such journalist. His paper
lives, and we wish it a long life yet.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
Very Defiant.

No matter who stops his paper because
we want our money, we simply defy
him not to read the TELEGRAPH at
the expense of some one else.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

Mississippi has a Shadd for Speaker
and this shad is all dark meat.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE GREAT FINANCIAL PANIC
Has not prevented
.. M E Y T. r.
From occupying his Splendid Now Store,
on tho corner Of Grand and GFammont
streets, and from offering to the Public .
stock OF
q Il N z II Al NJ Il RIO IA N Disc
Unsurpassed in tho Monroe market. His
stock was selected In Eastern markets, with
Especial Reference to this trade, and COM
prises, in part
FASHIONABLE PRINTS,
FANCY DRESS GOODS,
GENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, GAPS;
STAPLE GOODS, DELAINEs.
wORSTEDS, CAsSIMEREs,
GENTS UNDERWEAR,
And, in short, Every Article usually
called for at a First Glass Dry Goods House.
These goods are offered for sale, with the
Guarantee to BIO expected Of . House in
tending not to DO second to any establish
ment in North Louisiana in tho Quality,
Variety and Cheapness OF Its Goods
REMEMnER
MYERS NEW BRICK STORE,
Cbraes' Of Grand aud Grarmone Sr,'ccts,
iONROE, La,
And call and examine tho Goods for
yourself Attentive salesman will take
pleasure In showing tho Goods and answer
ing all inquiries. &. MEYER.
October 3, lS73.--ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

DAN. T. HEAD. L.. d. McLAlN.
HEAD II McLAIN,
TRENTON, L.,
RECEIvING, FORWARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Dealers in
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
HARDWARE, IRON, CASTINGS,
BAGG1NG, TIES, WAGONS
CARTS, BUGG1Es, RoCKAwAYs,
COOKING STOVES. FURNITURE,
AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
OF all kinds.
Liberal advances made on Cotton, in cash
and supplies. Trenton, Sept. 70, 1870. n2:1y
F. c. srANDIEER. VIZ. ASHLEY.
r c. srAND1FER ~ co.,
(Successors to Standifor & McGuire)
! RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND COMMISSION
MERCH AN rs,
And Doal,rs in
GENERAL MERCIIAND ISD,
TRENTON, LII.
April l, 1878. vs:2o-tf
A F. FLOURNOY,
Successor to Flournoy & Millssps)
DRALKR. I'm
| Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Buist's
Garden Sced, and General
ILL., PLANTATION SUPPLIES.v&
| Will be pleased to nll orders of friends OF
| house OF +. Il M. Juno D, 1s73.-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

Mr.. II. Dudley Coleman, the we'll
known dealer in mills and machinery
OF New Orleans, has card of impor-
tance to planters in this issue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
MARRIED..

At the residence of Mrs. McEnery, Jan'y
Is, 1874, by the Rev. John McCampbell, Mr..
r. w. NICKEL, of Virginia, to Miss MoILIE
X BELLER of Arkansas.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TT DUDLEY COLEMAN,
MACHINERY DEALER,
And Manufacturer Of
CORN MILLS, COTTON PRESSES AND
SAW MILLS,
II Union Street, New Orleans.
Agent for the Utica Steam Engine Comply,
Gullett's Magnolia Cotton Gin, and
Gardner's Governor.

A CARD.
Owing to increased facilities for manufac-
turing, and the very liberal patronage ex-
tended me, I have this day reduced the
prices of my Mills as per list below. My
friends and patrons may rest satisfied that
the high standard of workmanship and ca
pacity Of my Mills, heretofore enjoyed,
them that no efforts will be spared to keep
the Coleman Mill fully up to its present
flattering though well-deserved reputation:
Single Double
Diam. Of Stone. Cleared. Cleared.
II inch....................$l1 O...........-$ $40
l6 ................. 12O.............. $50
10 - Aob
"a ........ ........... 175............... 20
80 ...................... 2l5....."........ 255
SO " ............... S15............... $50
Intermediate sizes made to order, at rela-
tive prices. II. DUDLEY COLEMAN,
Factory, 2O5 Tchoupitoulas ST.; Depot and
Office, IL Union St., New Orleans, La:
Jan'y l, 1874. 19:1m
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

NE,kINNA'S SALOON,
A DESIA STRE EFT,
Opposite Endom's Livery Stable)
MON ROE, l. A.,
Is kept we'll supplied with the bost wines
and liquors and favorte brands of cigars.
Polite attention and good order guaranteed.
April Is, 1871. n3O-Sm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

EURNITURE STORE,
AND FURNI1 vRE REPAIRING.
Tho undersigned respect fully informs the
public that he has now on hand . we'll So
lected stock of OOgcc and HOsGsch0ld ESls-ni-
tu,e, Woodc,s LbN2,,s, ActdIic burial Chskets,
CbDf,. Trimmings such Handles, Plates,
ScresDs, etc. Terms, Cash. store on Grand
street, near tho Courthouse.
j. Il. PETERS.
Monroe, La, March Is. 1871. n28-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

TRENTON 40 ADVERTISEMENTS
TRENTON DRUG STORES
NEW DRUGS AND MEDICINES,
Fresh and Genuincl
The undersigned respectfully announces
to his old customers and the public gcno-
rally that he has just received well -assort-
ed stock Of
DRUGS, MEDICINES AND CHEMICALS,
Including all tho leading and standard
PATENT MEDICINES,
And has established himself again upon
the ashes Of his old stand, in tho smoking
ruins of Trenton, La. Thankful for the
patronage heretofore extended to him. he
solicits a continueance OF the same.
~ Physicians prescriptions carefully
compounded.
~ Orders from tho country solicited.
Juno Z, 1S73.-3S J. MOORE.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

E~ q ENUINE
HOGERs' RADICINE
May DO had OF Messrs McFeo Il Dethune,
Monroe, and also OF Messrs. J. Il. Murphoy
& Co., Trenton, La, by Wholesale or retail,
and is tho only Hadicinc for sale in either
place that was made by Low Rogern.
ROGERS & BATE.
October 81, ls73.-7:Iy
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23

MEATS! MEATSI
Tho undersigned will keep, in the Ware-
house on Mrs. Millions lot, on Third street,
Fresh Beet, Mutton and Pork,
and asks a share OF tho patronage OF the
public. EMILE RAUXET.
September -, 1873. 52:tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-01-23
NEW MARKI"r HOUSE.

N T." hARh'r HOUSE,
The undersigned has opened has opened
his now market house, and will be pleased
TO supply tho best OF meats at all hours OF
tho day. His old patrons arc respectfully
invited to come and 500 him.
gu- Whole hogs, neatly butchcred, sold
at Sc per pound. j. l.. NELSON.
Dec. ID, 1S73.--14:tf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
coL.uMnsus.

Correspondence. H91fs
If any enc supposes that the disease
imputed to eating raw pork is . mat
ter of the imagination, let him step
with me into the Agricultural roome
of the State Capitol, where. through
the courtesy of the presiding genius
ofthat pleasant locality, Mr.. Kiippart,
is ready to give you view of . spec
linen OF the slittle varmints" with the
long name Of lFScHezse Spsro1is. A
small bit of the meat supposed to be
infected by them is pressed by the
hand on bit of wiadoW glass-or in
other words, simply rubbed on the
glass. This part Of the glass ie then
placed under microscope with .
power to magnify $50 600 times. Look
closely and you see the folds of ser-
pent as large as a mans fingers, of q
litish color, sickening to behold, as
yon think of million of them fester-
ing in square inch Of human flesh.
Ylou rise from q long view of such q
sight deeply Impressed with the
thought that to be a-Jew on the "hog
question: is not 50 bad after all, while
ever ritter yeu hope the cook wilEhaye
a good fire under the spider when
your pork is prepared.
ibis specimen was sent from that
used by 8 family in Indiana, several
of whom diedsafter the use of it.
The weather il sharp for the season
A cold wind from the north sweeps
the streets, sending clouds OF dust
with a fury only eaitigated by the con
sideration that dust isn't mud, OF
which Columbus has . plenty, equal
ing if not exceling any other city in
State. 4Il III
When win the General Assembly
adjourn is frequently asked. This
event, however desirable il may be by
the people at large, likeaome other
matters of futurity, requires a stronger
prophetic ken than / possess 10 deter
mine. The general appropriation bill
has not passed either House as yet
If the State be re-districtcd for Con-
gressmen, and the. government of the
PenitentIary and Benevolent institu-
tions be renod aled the end is not yet.
Ths Temperance question fills al
thoughts and conversation. The
women are marching on with an oc-
casional victory to cheer them If
ever field needed cnitivating by a
subsoil temperance plow, snd one that
will work closely to the walls of
churehaS as we'll as to high social lie
that place is the city of Columbus. Sd
k g 81 81 ii faHay -
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
Carpet Baggers and their pupes

A Texas correspondent of the ITsb-
asne describes the many devices re-
sorted to by the carpst-b baggers to
swindle the blacks of that section Of
the country. One scoundrel has done
a thriving business by selling them
Gree Papers, at $40 each. Another
speculator furnishes them with a stake
pin with cabalistic figures on It. With
this the purchaser is told that he can
'spre-empt forty acres of his masters
land. tits estimated that million of
these stake-pins at So apiece have been
sold in the South Western States
The buyer is told to keep his purchase
a secret, for if the white man discov-
ers it the charm will not work, and
the F'forty-acres" viii be nowhere. A
little less serious swindler is the trav.
elling tradesman who sells the 'sHair-
straightener" (eolored Water) at ST. per
bottle. This is funny, and the story
of it little relieves the doleful mo-
notony of the reports.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
We have known. saws an exchange

WE have known, says an exchange
readers of newspapers to pass over
advertisements as uninteresting and
not worthy of notice. This is mis-
take. The advertisement columns OF
a paper are by no means the least in
teresting and important; and if strict
attention is given to the ADVERTISE
ments appearing in every newspaper,
many dollars would be saved by those
having purchases to make. The mer-
chant who does not advertise has to
rely on his personal acquaintances
alone for trade, and therefore cannot
offer the same inducements to custom
ers, or compete in prices with others
who, by liberal advertising, invite the
patronage of the public generally,
thereby making large trade, which
will enable them to keep better stocks
and to work for smaller profit than
the man who does a small business
only with his own acquaintances.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
New Hampshire Election /!
Rout of the Radicals |

Although there was no choice for
Governor at the election held in New
Hampshire on Tuesday, the 10th inst,
the result is substantial Democratic
victory. For the past ten years the
Radicals have been in the habit OF
carrying that State by from four to
five thousand majority, but this year,
Weston, Democrat, only lacks a few
hundred of majority over both the
Radical and Prohibition candidates,
while the Democrats have elected four
and the Republicans four Senators,
with four districts in which there
was no choice. The Democrats have
clear majority in the House, which
will elect Weston Governor and give
them the control of the State Govern
ment. Thatis pretty good for party
that has been pronounced dead and
buried beyond the power of resur-
rectlon.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
serions Railroad ! Aooiaent.

MANSFIELD, O., March I3.-A- ter
rible railroad accident occurred here
this morning. AS an eastern-bonnd
freightStrain on the a. 81 q. w. Rail-
way was nearing the bridge across the
creek, near Main street, the engine at
tached thereto was run into by the
switch-e engine on the B. and @. Rail-
road. throwing the engine and tender
from the bridge. into the creek and
wrecking the bridge completely. The
engineer, Mr.. Samuel Myers. of Gallon,
was instantly killed. The fireman
saved himself by jumping from the
engine. Mr.. Myers was an. excellent
engineer and an exemplary man. He
leaves 8 wife and three children.
William Arm trong, the syineer. on
the b. and @ engine, vs. arrested
and will hay veelimins xamina-
ton before jas Gfall esn row.
The Joroner's Inquest is now III ses-
sion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19


& A STRONG and bitter opposition is
spFihging up in some sections of the
State against the Woman's crusade.
AtDayton, on Sunday, Rev. Father
Goetzs preached a powerful sermon
against the crusaders in which he
characturized them as hypocrites,"
s.poor, deluded women" and evolves
in sleeps clothing.p In the scriptnral
argument he gets them thus:
The Bible in many instances COM
mends the use Divine. One instance :
sssWine should be given to those who
mourn, in order that their hearts may
be made glad David praises the
works of God, q That He has given
bread to strengthen, and Wine to glad
den the heart of man. By their fruits
/ ye shall know them"
Archbishop Pucell, Of Cincinnati
has written letter denouncing the
movement.
Rev. Kellogg, rector of the Episco-
pal church at Columbus, in his sermon
last Sunday, took strong grounds
against the movement, saying that in-
stead of being the work of the Lord
it was the cause of one man designing
to make political capital. He said it
vas shame of manhood and con-
fession of their weakness that they
could not treat with the question Of
intemperance, bat must push forward
their wives and daughters to do what
fhey should do themselye,
At ChilHcothe, on Saturday, Judge
Stafford delivered aspeech at the City
Hail, which was crowded. Thespeech
was two hours in length, and the
Judge took occasion to characterize
the Protestant clergy as a set of in
famous scoundrels, made it their
business to illuminate lies about heA-
est men. The women he spoke of as
being honest but misguided, and the
dupes of religious fanatics or intrigu-
ing politicians. The movement he
spoke of as being the result of fanati-
cisn, and counseIIed resistance to the
fullest extent of the law.
He urged organization upon the part
of those opposed to the movement,
and said that to attempt TO fight the
women ssingle-handed was. certain der
feat. He styled their operations as a
female Commune, and said it was a
disgrace to civilized society. He was
especially severe upon the Methodist
clergy, who, he said, when speaking
Of the. celibicy of the Catholic priest
hood, were not satisfied with wives,
but must have many harlots beside.--
He asserted that men in this country
had a legal right 10 sell whisky, and
the Government gave them license,
and if Hurst said it was not license
he would call him liar to his teeth.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19

THE N. z. Graphic says: The tenn
oerance reformation has actually
caused q serious falling of in the re-
venue on spirits and malt liquors, and
Secretary Richardson, IN calling the
attenfion of the Committee of Ways
and Means to the matter, expresses
the opinion that the deficit thus caused
may trouble the Treasury Department.
Ardent spirits-or "rum,D as temper
ante raformers comprehensiyely call
everything from small beer to pure
alcohol-furnish one of the principal
sources Of national revenue. The to-
tai abolition of the sale of .-rum"
would thus seriously embarrass the
Government, and were tobacco to be
likewise driven out of use we should
actually bankrupt the nation by our
costly virtues.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19
aAVrl -. 1IaEea. Il "a.

ANDY JoHzsoK Is the only ex-Presi-
dent now living.
THE snow is Is feet deep on the
leYel on the summit Of the SieEras.
Tam proposition to taxchurch pro.
perty was defeated in the Constitu-
tional Convention On Monday.
THE Ohio Legislature has resolved
to adjourn on the 9th inst, to the 1th
OF Dccsmber next.
do LEWIS MAS in Cleveland on
Monday evening" and attracted but
little attention. ~
.THE ladies Of Cleveland are intsr-
yiswipg the saloon keeper of that city
ina quietWay.
THE whisky war. in Ohio is damag-
inR the Whiskey trade of Cincinnati
about SO, 600 per day.-Enqusyer.
DrsrrIIEH1Es In this city which
formerly turned cut four hundred bar
rsls OF whisky per day are now run
ming but sixty. Effect OF the crusade.
Inquirer.
IH Lima the other day 3 large brick
corniee feIIa q distance OF twenty feet
upon 1lf. Hsfner snd injured him
considerably. A sad case of cave
dropping.
PAHsor BRowxLow calls Reyels "a
hired niager, without an honest kink
inslIfs WOOL
THE Women'h Temperance Crusade
lain operation in about eighty towns
in this State.
IA WASHINGTON telegram announces
thar Judge Louis Dent, brother OF
Mrs. Grant, is lying at the point Of
death at his residence in that city,
from & tumor in the stomach.
SOME Of the baehelors in the Ohio
Legislature are tor tax on bustles.
We never knew a bachelor that hadn't
soneshfng to say against the ladies
behind their backs
Thn town authorities sf Salem have
turned over new Ieaf.-Tramps who
come there for lodging are invited out
70 work upon the streets. This Is aG
it-should be.
IN Ia reported that two hundred in
dictmsnts have been foaud against the
liquor sellers of Ponceroy, Ohio.
THrnE Is aaid to have been falling
OF Of afty per cent. in the wholesale
liquor business of Cleveland in the
last fer weeks.
The Chicago Times gives the fol-
lowing as the next national prohibi-
ton ticket: President, Van Pelt Of
Ohio Vice President, Henry Hill Of
New York
The colored people of Cleveland
have formed division of the Sons Of
Temperance. And Why is this thus
Is this distinction on account Of race
and eoiof for ever.to be kept up? Du
tell.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19


Or all the Southern States, Texas
gives promise of the brightest future.
Its financial condition. as shown in
Gov. Coke's message, is one of re-
'markable strength. The entire bond
ed debt is only 81, ,66l, ,13l, and the en-.
tire of all debts and claims against the
State, if allowed, will not exceed So
100000. Gov. Coke informs the Leg
islature that there is no need to in
crease the rate of taxation, and pithily
remarks that "we ought to settle what
we now owe, and hereafter pay as we
go.D Her local government is now
in the hands Of the white population
immigration is rapidly pouring over
vacant lands; and Galveston, heI
chief commercial port, with its rail
road connections, is destined to be-
come the metropolis of the Gulf
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1874-03-19

THE Prohibitionists of Rhode Island
have nominated full State ticket,
headed by Henry Howard for Cover
nor. Rhode Island can afford to pro-
hibit. She might destroy all the
whiskey in her borders and still not
prevent her gallent sons from taking
their regular three drinks a day. It is
no trouble there to 'sstep over the bor-
der'-or, if that be not convenient.
the Connecticut bar-keepers could run
sections of rubber hose to each Rhode
Island customers house, aud thus
supply the demand.