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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1874-11-06
ELECTION SUMMARY.
LOUISIANA.


A New Orleans telegram aoffrtls the
following: Democrats carry the State,
electing the Treasurer, majority OF
the lower house and IL full delegation
to Congress. The Republicans are
going into the affidavit business, as IN
1872. and 1t is understood they will
make an attempt to count themselves
in.
NEW YORK.
Titden, Democrat, Is elected Governor
bv $4,000. The Democrats gain ten
coueressmen, and have 20 majority In
the legislature, which insures q Demo-
cratic U. g. Senator. I
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Democrats gain eight, and pro-
baby nine congressman, both parties
claim the State.
NEW JERSEY.
A Democratic Governor IL elected,
and the Democrats gain four congress
men. The legislature Is largely Dem
ocratic.
MINNESOTA.
The Democrats gain in the legislature,
and threaten Senator Ramsey's seat.
MICHIGAN.
The Democrats claim the State oy
1000, and have elected four congress-
men, q clear gain Of four.
MASSACHUSETTS.
The Democrats elect the Governor
and four members of Congress, the In
dependents electing two, Butler is de-
, feated by Thompson, democrat, by 800
/ majority. Old congressman all RePub-
, licans.
Georgia, Texas and Kentucky have
zone almost solid for the Democrats
= Tennessee gives the Democrats 3o,oot
!. majority, and sends nearly full Dem
ocratic delegation to Congress. we
- hear no definite news from Alabama
:, except that there is a gain OF one con
gresham. It is likely the State ha
gone for the Democrats. Wisconsin
- sends two Democrats to Congress, a gall
=, of one. Connecticut sends two RePnb
~ ticaus.
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Having purchased the stock of Drugs,
together with the furniture, &c, lately
owned by L. D. Dromgoole, as tt g same
stood when the house was closed, offer to
dispose of an interest in the stock to any
competent Druggist who will assume the
management of the business.
a small outlay will mako all the needed
additions to the stock of Drugs--thc turni-
ture Is ample and in good condition.
If preferred, will sell tho entire stock
and outfit at very reasonable plicn. The
opening is 4 good one for competent
druggist. Address
G. w. PIERCE,
Monroe La.
June II, 1874. tt.
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THE GREAT REACTION

The election in the North, on Tues
day, marks the beginning of new era
In our political history. The revolution
Is unparalleled. Careful estimates give
the Democrats a majority Of twenty
Ave In tho next House.
Concerning this State the result Is
most gratifying, and shows clearly,
under the most disadvantageous cir
cumstances, that Louisiana is n Demo-
cratic State. While the Radicals are
now industriously engaged in making
up affidavits to show intimidation and
are hoping In this way to achieve
victory denied at the polls, we point
them to the tyranny exercised In Lou
isiana and to the great reaction In the
North. The "outrage" business has
been overdone. The Republican party
has been rebukef at it's home, and
reform has begun at the centre where
reform for the reconstructed States has
all along been needed the most.
The New. York Herald, the head of
the selfstyled "independent' press
of the country, which has been attempt
ing to ereate third party, thus gives
ups the whole affair in the following
lines:
There Is no longer any attempt by
any leading journal of the country to
create a rev opposition party to take
the place of the Democracy. The
prcjudices growing out of the war are
supplanted by the feeling of intense
hostility to the Administration, and
the demonstrated strength of the Demo-
cratic organization in the recent
election tends to make 1t the sole
rallying point of all tho elements OF
opposition. We regard this ~ a
healthy tendency.
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NOTICE.

TIE STATE OF Observation-Disclosures OF QUA
cHIrA.-l4th DISTRICT COURT.
CLERKS OFFICE, /
CITY OF MONROE, October Ia, 1874. J
Notice is hereby given that in accordance
with the following order of Hon. Robert
Ray. Judge of the l4th District Court. q
special term of said Court, for the PARISH OF
(Wnchita will be held in tho city OF Monroe,
commencing Monday, 7th of December A.
D. 1874
To indus En- cmoscr, Clerk IAN ihss'1cs
Court, Parish Of Ouachito
Won are hereby notified that a special term
of the l4th District Court, will be held Ill the
Parish of Ouachita, commencing on me ith
day of December, a. ID. 1874, and you are
hereby ordered to give notice ofthe same by
publication in tho Louisiana lnteihgencer
and OUACu1rA TELEGRAPu, and by notice
most ed on the Court house door, for thirty
days beforc tho commencement OF said term
And the Parish Judge, Clerk and Sheriff OF
the Parish of Ouchita are hereby ordered
to draw ajury to servo at said term under
tho Act No. Sc of tho Statutes OF 1877, state
of Louisiana, thirty days before commcnc-
mont OF sad term.
Done and signed in cham bors at Bastrop,
Morehouse Parish, this 18th day of October
ROBT. RAY,
Judge 14th District.
JULIUS ENNEMOSER.
Clerk D. @.
October IS, 1874. 5t
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We, the friends of the parties above. fail
ing to command language to express our
rs and our friends by the Bar, citizens and
soldiers above mentioned, can only acknowl-
edge a debt Of gratitude that we will ever
hold dear In our bosoms and gladly recipro-
cate should your misfortune ever offer
occasion,
J. H. JORDAN,
w. l.. AYCoCK.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
~<~<S~
A CARD.

Received at New Orleans, La, 26th Cct.
A. .. 1874. of the Piedmont and Arlington
Life Insurance Company, through g: W.
tse sun Of four Thousand dollars in full
nayment Of claim under policy No. 2l3o2 on
the Iife Of JOS. C. Godfrey.
tSigned,) LEV y y W. 49, q. -,
witnesses c. II. c. Brown, Gabc Kahn.
Oct, 3o:fm
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MYERS NEW BRICK STORE,
1NFORMINGf

"Brother Jones, )" said Mrs. Flicker to her |
neighbor the other day, "my barrel Of -four |
has given out. and must buy another one. |
Do you think there is any chance of getting !
4 BARREL OF NEW FLOUR
In this market? I would hate to have to
buy barrel Of old -four, AS it may become
'Why, Mrs. Flicker, that is the easiest
matter out. just take the money, go to the
STORE OF II. KINDERMANS,
On De.sse~:, Street,
And if he does not sell you
4 BARREL OF NEW LLOU R
OF the Crop OF 1874,
There are no snakes! About the quality,
you need not hesitate, because when lie
can also find thers' a A. good assortment of
FAMILY GRocE RIEs,
Fresh and Of the best quality. II You
doubt it,
| Go and SEQ for Yourself,
But remen, ber the place on Desinrd street,
II. KINDERAIANN.
| Monroe, La, Aug. Z, 1874. 9s:tf
| 40 TO G. fSOFENSCHEN'S
u AND SEE FOR roc ssSEIvES!
! The following articles now on exhibition
and for sale lO,O for Gosh:
WATCHES,
Consisting in part of fine Gold and Silver
| American and Swiss make, for ladies ant
gentlemen, key and stem winders:
A SELECT STOCK OF JEW IILRY,
Such as Gold and Silver Watch Chains
Gold Sleeve Buttons, Shirt Studs, Golt
} Iockets and q variety of Charms; Crosses
Necklaces and Bracelets (goid and ieD
fine sets of Ear-drops and Breaches. Gen
J tlemons' Bosom Pins; Gold, Silver ant
Steel Spoctacles {genuine pebbles). A Yer,
select stock of sterling
+ SILVER PI.ATED-WARE,
Consisting of Castors, for dinner ant
: break fast Ice Pitchers, Soup and GRAY.
, Ladies', Napkin Rings, Tea and Tabi
Spoons, table Forks and Knives, Butte
knives, Butter Dishes (plain and revolv
, ingG Fine China Vases; Ornanlented Frenc
r and American Clocks; Musical Instru
nents; Howe Sowing Machines (the bes
machine lnade.} Monroe, May 24 1873
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ALHAMBRA RESTAURANT!


MONROE, La. October ., 1874.
To mn friends and Is.tgonS Of Monroe aud
aicaattg:
tender YOU my sincere thanks for your
kind and liberal patronage extended mere
Restaurant and am prepared to serve up IN
first class stylo all kinds of Fish, oVSters'
CLAIMS ShrirnpS Cral,hs, Game and eNcry-
thing else that can be found in a tirst-class
Restaurant. have secured the services OF
ORLEANS over proGuced and will guarantee
satisfaction to one and all. hoping to meet
with n kind and liberal patronage in the
future "a in the past.
Very Respectfully,
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e. W. TERRELL 81 co.,
COTTON FACTORS
AND GENERAL
PURCHASING, FOR VA RIDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
No, 81 Carondclet Street, (up stairs)
NEW ORLEANS, LA,
Liberal Advances, In Cash,
Made on Consignments.
WILL GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE SALE
SUGAR,
| AND ALL OTHER PRODUCE.
| MBwiu also ALI. at Lowest CASH HRIcEs,
all orders for goods and supplies Of every
description.
Reliable Agents wanted everywhere.
Consignments solicited Oct. % '74:n7.
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Suppose the next House of Represen-
tatfve should be Democratic, Is it likely
there will be any carpet-bag contests
worth speaking off And would 1t
not be in order for committees to
inveatfoate affairs In louisiana?
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MONACO ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE GREAT FINANCIAL PANIC

MONACO ADVERTISEMENTS.
THE GREAT FINANCIAL PANIC !
Has not prevented t
-. M Il " Il II
From, occupying his Splendid New store,
on the corner of Grand and Gramr,ont
streets. and from Offering to the Public a
stock of
GENERAL M q r OxzA N DIS e
Unsurpassed in t]se Monroe market. His
stock was selected ir Eastern markets, with
Especial Reference to this trade, and CONS
prises, in part
FASHIONABLE PRINTS,
FANCY DRRss GOODS,
GENTS AND BOYS CLOTHING,
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS, GAPS !;
STAPLE GOODS, DEI4AINEs.
wORSTEDS, CASSIMERES.
| GENTS UNDERWEAR,
| And, in short, Every Article usually
| called for at First Class Dry GOODS House.
These goods are offered for sale, with the
Il Guarantee to be expected OF HOUSE III
tending not to be second to any establish
ment in North Louisiana in the Quality
Variety and Cheapness of it's Goods.
II REMEMBER
MYERS NEW BRICK STORE,
Corner of Grand and Grommont Streets
ONROE, IA,
, And call and examine the Goods 70,
+ yourself. Attentive statesmen Will tak'
pleasure in showing the Goods and answer
, ing all inquiries. 8. MEYER.
October 3, 1S73.-ly
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T. TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS
OF COPARrNERSHIP

TRENTON ADVERTISEMENTS
NOTICE OF COMPREHENSIVE. II
In, commencing new business. We
invite the patrons of the old firm
Mr.. ". &. Williamson win be pleased Al all
times to see his old friends and serve them |
as heretofore.
The public win always find general as
sortntent of
DRY GOODS,
GROCERIES AND /
PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
on as good terms as any other house in our
line.
Highest Market Price paid for Cotton |
and other Country Produce.
MURPHEY & WILLIAMSON.
Trenton, La, Feb. IL, 1874 n22:ly
DANIEL T. HEAD,
|. TRENTON, LA.,
REC EIv1NG. FORWARDING AND
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.
Dealers In
DRY GOODS, CLOTHING.
BOOTS, SHOES, HATS,
HARDWARE, IRON, CASTINGS,
BAaGING, TIES, WAGONS
CARTS, BUGGIEs, RoCKAwAYs,
/ COOKING STOVES. FURNITURE.
! AND PLANTATION SUPPLIES
i OF all kinds.
Liberal advances made on Cotton, In casi,
and supplies. Prenton, Sept. %, 1870. ne:ly
A F.. FLOURNoY,
|
DEALER
;, DRY Goods, Groceries, Hardware,
II Boots. Shoes, Hats, Buist's
Garden Seed, and Genera
ms- PLANTATI On SUPPLII:S.-sssN
viii be pleased to fill orders Of friends q
house OF r. d NJ. June %. 1S73.-tf
c. sTANDIFER. W. F. ASHLEY.
- N Z. STANDIFEK - CO.,
tSuccessors to S,andifer& McGuire) p.
RECEIVING, FORWARDING AND CoMM1sSIo
n ME- K G II A \ is,
T. And Dealers in
ERAI. MERCHAN Disc,
Id TRENTON, Ii.
}; April I, 1878. vS:29-tf
|
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A CARD.


Received ut Monroe, La, 18th October,
A. D. 1874, Of the Piedmont aud A ar ~
Terrell, General Agent and Ma1 a N
dollars, in full payment OF claim unaer
policy No. $3.50, on the life OF ISAIAH
GARRET.
NARCISSA GARRETT.
RENSHAw, COMMACk q CO.,
- New Orleans, La.
Witnesses: franklin Garrett: T. Purcell,
Robert NJ. Purcell, Thos. NJ. simmons, II.
s. Bell, of Now Orleans. ect3o:lm.
j. LIFE INsURANcE.-The Piedmont and
Arlington Life Insurance Company , Thereof .I
the general agent in this city, is one of the
ataunchest and most popular of the kind ~, IN
company are always settled up with the
most commendable promptitude. As
proof of this assertion, we refer to the caro-
published in another column, announcing
the receipt Of $4,000 in full payment of the
claim on the life Of the late Hon: Isaiah
evidence of the fiourishing condition o.
this company, while Col. Terrell is one o
! the most popular insurance men IN thf
South.-N. o. Bulletin, 18th.
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TOE GERvERS,

(Mas:er Steamer Eltie,}
PRACTICAL ENGINEER & fIACHINIS'
Will furnish drawings and specifcatf
for all Kinds of Steam Machinery, and
guarantee saving of from 10 to Is Per
under the purchases made in New Orb
To be found on the Ellie.
May % lsT4. ~
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OF 1908 bales cotton shipped from
Sherman tTexss,) from Sept, LIST to
Esd ult., 1898 bales went to st. Louis
and New York,
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Persons Wishing to build houses AID
feuccs would get more than bargain ny
purchasing from CHAS. LlCNoSkl-
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According to these figures, which we
consider reliable, Spencer leads Morey
1921 votes, with Carroll to hear from.
We do not believe that this majority
will be overcome in Carroll.
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NEW MARKJ.T HOUSE.

The undersigned has opened has opened
his new market house, and will be pleased
to supply tho best of meats at all hours OF
tho day. His old patrons are respectfully
invite to come and see him.
5sss- Whole hogs, neatly butchered. sold
ut Sc per pound. j. l.. NELSON.
Dec. 10, lS73.-14:tf
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
va sTHE OLD RELIABLE!"-~
DRY GOODS,
CLOTHING,
HARDWARE,
E STAPLE GOODS,
GROCERIES PROVISIONS

-. NE a |@,
Referring to his past dealings for eight
years in tho Monroe market and to a much
longer business acquaintance. in the Qua
chita country, respectfully calls attention
to his readiness to supply Purchasers with
almost any article required in this market
and kept in a
Establishment.
He has recently opened = well-assorted
DRESS GOODS,
CLOTHING AND
WINTER GOODS OF ALL KINDS.
Which was selected by him In person. aud
is now offered for sale at the
VERY LOWEST PRICES.
Visitors are assured of a oordialsxelcome 4
and polite attention. No charge show
ing Goods. 49,
Planters will receive the Highest -1lSsket
Price for their Cotton, whether they pur-
chase GeodsDr not and may be assured of
FAIR DEALING ~
Location at present in the building for
uierly occupied by e. Dreyfas d Co. 'esals-
| and inspect Goods and Prices for>yopxselA
8. MARx.
Monroe, October 10, 1873. 4:ly
Id. A. sFEARD' sr'.
Dealer in
DRY GOODS and NOTIONS,
HARDWARE and CUTLERY,
WOODWARD and sADDLERY.
| TOBACCOs and CIGARS.
WINES and LIQUORS,
FANCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES,
| PLANTATION SUPPLIES.
HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES,
MEATS, BREADsTUFFs, NAILS. &C.,
Corner of Grand and Desard streets.
MONROE, LA.
! va Mr.. ]. b. Bres, Jr., recently OF More
house. will be found with Mr.. Breard. and
Jun'y 9. 1874. 17:tf
+. G. SANDERS
GRAND STREET, MONROE, La,
HARDW ARE, GROCERIES,, DRY GOODS
AND
GENERAL. PLANTATION SUPPLIES,
AND IMPORTER OF
LANDRETH'S GARDEN SEED.
KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND
LIME, CEMENT AND PLASTER.
r. ALSO AN ASSORTMENT OF
WAGONS; wHEELBARROWs,P FLOWS.
August II, 1872. 4s:tf
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BRYCE R'h1s'
DESIARD STEET,
pEALERI IN
MAGAZINES,
SONG BOOKS,
JOKE BOOKS,
NOVELS,
TOY BOOKS,
BOUND BOOKS.
MUSIC, DIARIES.
VALENTINES.
PLAYING CARDS.
WRITING PAPER.
ENVELOPES
ALL KINDS or STA7IONER Y.
He would again call tho attention of the
Reading Public OF Moneoeto his Circulatina <
Library. subscription Fec only T5c per
month.
Daily New Orleans papers only &c per
copy.
Iy- Orders from the country solicited and
promptly filled.
J Monroe, La, Oct, %. 1874. If.
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FIFTH DISTRICT.

We give below the mojorities, so far
as reported, in this congressional dis
trict, for member Of Congress
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l
not be in order for committees to /
affairs In louisiana.
The community generally viii hear
with pleasure that the ladies Of the
Methodist church propose giving
supper next Tuesday night. Gers
pach's new hall on DeSiard street has
been secured for the occasion. We feel
quite certain that the efforts of the
ladies will be literally rewarded by our
people who are so justly famed for their
appreciation and encouragement of all
enterprises In which the ladies and the
church unite in their approval. We
chance to know that the preparations,
In this instance, are on a grand scale
and we hope that the patronage will be
commensurate.
The following announcement reaches
us just az we go to prees-too late for
more than an expression of our good
will:
The ladies of the Episcopal church
will give a supper and dance at Gers
pach's building, DeSiard street, Thurs
tlay evening, 18th inst. Dance and
admission free. Supper 81. Extras
Oysters, served in every way to suit
the popular taste; Chicken Salad;
Fruits and Fancy Cakes.
The public are cordially invited to
attend.
The election in this prrish has result
ed, as was expected, in very decided
Radical majority. The registration,
conducted by Mr.. Ennemoser with
fairness and according to law, closed
with colored majority of nearly ono
Thousand, the revision showing regis
tered
BLACKS
"mteS... ...................... o]o
No special comment seems to be
called for by the result or the conduct
of the campaign, more than that the
negroes voted for their color almost to
man, thus adhering to policy which
Is likely to end in making color the
controlling issue in all future elections.
At this precinct the old plan of mar
shalling the negroes in line was adopted
and worked with the usual effect. No
white man could face the line without
a shiver and blush for the perpetuity
of Republican institutions. The
negroes, however, showed less Of enthu'
siasm than usual, and evinced just a
small bit of shame-facedness at their
position.
We append the result by totals:
For TREASURER:
A. Dubuclet ,694
For CONGRESS:
w. b. spencer. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 159
r. Morey................. ,7o2
For REPRESENTATIVES,:
+. p. Stubbs. ......... .......... II.
+. III. Cann.... Observation-Disclosures. 76s
ID. y. HILL. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ,6SS
w. f. Southland so:
For PARISH JUDGE:
T. o. Benton. Observation-Disclosures. n;
w. J. G. Baker. ,67,
For SHERIFF.:
w. G. Williamson. ................... IS
g. b. Hamlet CO
FOR CoRoNeR:
N. uilan1.. "a
w. IhomaS 81
Police Jurors elected: J. p. CrosleS
J. e. Butler, NJ. j.. Grady, J. w. Hue
son and Richard Dunn.
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The imprecations heeped, by the
Radicals here, upon the heads OF the
Radical leaders over on the Mississippi
river, who turned their backs upon
Morey, are frightful to listen to. Every
other word is cass word.
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It fs rather singular fact that al
the .woodpeckers in this region tool
their flight about last monday.
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CMITH u FIRST,
~ PEOPRIETORS,
CARRIAG AND MI T II S Ii 2
GRAND STREET, MONROE,
Have the pleasure of notifying the Public
that they are prepared to build and repair
Carriages and Buggies, to Shoe Horses, and
execute all kinds of Plantation Work.
I.s- Owners of Burdens Subsol Attach
ment for Ouachita Parish. mars, IS:25tf
WITH DISPATCH AT LOWEST RATES
Feb. IS, 1874. n22:6ms
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One pair Of handouts in Louisiana
made Ave thousand Democratic votes
In the North last Tuesday. HANDFUL
us all!
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Who employed intimidation in
Louisiana during the recent canvass
and election? Ask the hand-cuffers
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VXTAGONSl WAGONS!
Twenty-five Two and Four-HOrse Iron
Axle Wagons. made by the celebrated
Studebakor Manufacturing Co.. just re-
ceived and for sale at the lowest market
rates by FRED ESDOM.
October 5, 1S73.-3tf
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We do not say that some men ought
not to be l,andcunsd, nor that others
ought not to be hanged.

The Republicans don't care half 80
uauch about the result Of the election In
tnis state as about that In the States up
North. It is easy enough to put hand
cuffs upon Louisiana, but it amt 30
SO healthy up In New York and Ohio,
Ia 1t RAIDS?
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From, occupying his Splendid New store
on the corner of Grand and Gramrraor
streets, and from Offering to the Public
stock of
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IT IL now in order for the Civil Rights
Republicans to define their position
The election is over.
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In, commencing our new business. we
cordially invite the patrons of the old firm
and the public generally to give us Il call.
Mr.. w. G. Williamson will be pleased AT all
times to see his old friends and serve them
faithfully as heretofore.
The public will always find general as
soEtnent of
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October IS, 1874.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1874-10-01
The Longevity of Birds.

Among the feathered creation the
eagle and raven, the swan and parrot,
are each centenarians. An eagle kept
in Vienna died after a confinement of
one hundred and fourteen years, and
on an ancient oak in Shelborne, still
known as the craven tree" the same
pair of ravens are believed to have
fixed their residence for a series of
more than ninety years. Swans upon
the river Thames, about whose age
there can be no mistake, since they are
annually nicked by the Vintner's COM
pany, under whose keeping they have
been for five centuries, have been known
to survive one hundred and fifty years
and more. The melody of the dying
swan is entirely NEUROLOGICAL. Upon
approach of death the bird quits the
water, sits down upon the bank, lays its
head upon the ground, expands its
wings a trifie and expires, uttering no
sound. The extreme longevity of the
parrot is equally authentic. In the ZOO
logical gardens of London there is
macaw that was admitted to the tower
in the year 1764. At Versailles, during
the reign of Charles ", there was al
ways hanging n cage in the 0Eil-de-bBuf
which contained a parrot purchased by
the Regent Orleans for the the Duchess
de Berrl. There Is not q collection OF
birds in any of the royal aviaries of
Europe that has not its ancient parrot.
The writer purchased a gray African
parrot in 1856, whose residence in Wales
was authenticated for seventy-seven
wears. The bird, more wonderful for
variety of speech than for her age,
learning everything and forgetting
nothing, accomplished alikein the Welsh
tongue and the English, born in Africa,
living more than three quarters of a
century in Europe, and dying in Amer
lea. might have been alive now but for
hesdIessness. In 1867 she had certainly
approached, if she had not reached and
passed, her one hundredth year. Upon
a severe cold night in December OF
that wear, she was sent from New York
to Washington, and perished by the
way. She was in perfect health, had
never known a day of sickness, showed
no decrepitude, enjoyed life to the ut
most, demanded no allowances or con-
cessions on the score of advanced years,
and might, but for an exposure to the
rigor of an unaccustomed climate, have
been alive to-day.