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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
Useful Suggestions.

The season for c,lt-worms is at hand, and
mosquitoes, ants &c, will very soon make
their appearance in force. The following
recommendations by correspondent of
the Scientific American are, therefore, NOT
out of place:
For the residue OF insects Which nfest my
vegetable garden, I find that the laboratory
of tho chemist furnishes materials fatal to
them all, among which white helleborc and
cayenne pepper are OF tho most utility:
the bug or worm which cannot find veScta-
ton tnilavOrcil with these articles Will seek
its break fast elsewhere, and leave my gar
den unmolested. \ few drops OF carhoiic
acid in pint Of water will clean house
plants from lice i'll Il very short time. IL
MOSQUITOES or other bl0Odsucker:i iniest
our sleeping rooms At night, we uilc3rh a
bottle of the oil OF i,cnnyroya!, and these
insects leave in great haste, nor viii! they
return so long as the air in the rooms is
loaded with the fumes of that aromatic
herb. If rats enter the cellar, little
powdered potash. thrown in their holes or
mixed with meal and scattered in thoir
runways, mover fails TO drive them away.
CayeEnc pepper Will keep the battery and
stoIcroom free from ants and cock roacheS.
II !, mouse ma <es an cntranco into ANY
part of your dwelling, saturatc a rag wit IN
CAYENNE i'll solution and stuff II into the
holc. which can then he required with
cit lcr wood mortar. No rat or mouse
will oat that rag for tho purpose Oh opening
! communications, with depot OF supplies.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

We extract the following from Il letter of
tho Nashville correspondent ofthc Chicago
Inter-Ocean:
week, and appeared nj the Opera, House
Monday night of this week i'll Grip Van
Winklc.' OF course the house was packed
all tho seats having been sold four DAYS
previous at 81 each. 1t was in Nashville
that Jefferson made his start in life, having
ut which time the only thcatcr in the city
was under tho management OF Alex Me
EcnZic. who had married Il sister OF j cifcr-
sons father. Al thar lime Mckenzie Wa.
also Gnrarcd III tho stove and ti,l-Nv;,rN line,
and had in his employ voung German
he derived from blncilins stoves in the day
time, by taking tickets At the door Of Nc
krnZic'S thcatrr III night.
To-day that German owns the largest
confectionery establishment i'll Nashville,
and il worth, perhaps, half antilinn. Me
kcnZie became unfortunate in his business,
lost his health, and when Joe Jefferson
many years absence, during which he had
achieved fame and fortune, he found his
gcaerous-hcarted uncle lying almost ut
deaths door, and yory much involved
pecuniarily, whcrcupou lie did the hand
some thing Ivy him. by paying oTa three
little homo the Old man had in tho suburbs
of the city crcumbcreu. When he
this iimo he fnund that the patron
of his early days had shui.lcd OH this NOR
tai coil his last DAVIS having been rendered
peaceful! and tranquil 10y the possession Of
saved him. MIR. Jefferson was accompanied
this tino by his Wife, and the two ina.i"
heir homo while here with Mr.. NIckcnzic'S
t:utcrs second wife.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
The Speaker Elect.

Hon. l.. ID. Estilette, of st. Landry parish,
the Speaker elect, il one OF hose gent tcnicil
OF whom State may be sincerely proud.
\ lawyer by profession, thoroughly learned
in Jurisprudence, he also has :, perfect
knowledge of parliamentary rules. having
been tor many years I member OF the Leg
is1ature. lie is OF cheerful disposition. of
amiahle manners, aud controlled always
bv a s.rOn. sense of right. We have known
him long, and can truthtully say, that
being Il gentleman without effort and {,
scholar without assumption. III him the
House will have u presiding officer who is
not only capable and honest, but dignitied.
4 true representative OF ,hc cause of AID
iustmcnt, conciliitory in aiSpoSitiOr and
liberal III his views. all parties should
rejoice at his elcction.-Picoyi.3".
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Tho Presidents Washington organ is still
keeping up its attacks on Representatives
Blaine. whom it evidently regards as Il
ambition. 1t attributes the defeat of Radi-
cnliSm in Connecticut to Blaine's Hartford
speech, and declares that had IaWlcy
blinhl< follow ell the Presidents wishes he
would have been reelected. 1t is, moro
over. very Inuch worried over the prospect
of II third party taking the field i'll the COM
ing Presidential campaign. 1t sees, no
doubt. what others had turcSreii long ago,
that ifGrant secures his rc-noniination by
tho aid of his oilicc-hodprS and the carpet
burgers. that there will be Il split in the
Republican parry, as the Conservative Gle
mont "f that party VII refuse I" support
regard. The 1n"l who might have led Il
third party have 80 clearly aemonSt rat cd
1hoir IlniitEeSS OF late hat amy movement
they may attempt must result in ignonln-
icnS failure.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
Road Duty.

Tho Police Jury has passed an ordinance
to compel tho working Of the roads. One
section reads a. follows:
Soc. ;. he It further ordained, &C. That
any person subject to road dLty who, after
being duly summoned. as provided tor il,
Section = of this Ordinance, shall fail or
refuse to do the work for which he was
summoned, without good and lawful
reason, shall DO deemed guilty of Il Inisdo-
neanor. and upon an affidavit being made
by tho overseer against such person SO fail
ing or refusing to work, 1t shall be tho duty
of the District Attorney or District Attorney
pro tenn. to institute criminal action i'll
any Court of competent jurisdiction against
said person. by information, in tho name of
tho state of Louisiana, aud on conviction
thereof, said person so convicted, shall be
fined iii q sum not more than twenty " five
dollars nor less than five dollars, or inpris-
oned i'll the parish Jail for not more than
thirty days, nor loss than ton days. or both
ut the discretion of the Court, and shall be
to pay all costs OF prosecution.
This is II move i'll the right direction, and
We hope the law will DO vigorously en-
forced
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

4 remarkable suit has been brought
against the city of Phiiadc!phia as trnstee
under tho vii! OF the wcll-iSuown Stephen
t.ir.lrti. III 1924, Elizabeth Butler. of Baton
Rouge, La. deposited $4,000 with Mr..
Girard for the use of her daughter, Nancy
Brown, tho deposit to continue ni1iet y-ninc
years unless called for by Nancy Brown
heirs. In 1913 tho certificate Of deposit was
given to Abjah Brown, one Of the iloirs. to
90 TO Philadelphia. and secure the money.
He did not have the nleans wherewith TO
make the journey and his wife shortly after
this flew into passion with hitn and threw
tho certificate and power OF attorney into
the fire. Now, AN attempt is being ,uadc
by Nancy Browns heirs to obtain tho funds,
but the Philadelphia court decided the
other day that the plaintiffs could not
search Gir;.'d's books to find an entry of
tho deposit, and that the suit must be
against the personal Representatives of
Grurd. 1t will doubtless be long time
before nc plaintiffs get the. $780, 900.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
A Cold A.sar..
1s nays.

A Richmond dispatch says that heavy
snow at intervals fell nj that place on the
10th, with high cold winds. Reports from
various points in the State give disastrous
accounts of the cold which killed vegota-
bles, fruit and clover. At Wilmington tho
weather was very cold, and the crops wore
greatly damaged. At Montgomery there
was frost four mornings in succession,
causing damage to the corn, cotton and
vegetables, but not much to the frnit.
It il gratifying to know that this section
OF country has not suffered by this romsrk-
able change Of weather.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Tho following resolution was, on motion
OF GEN. Young, of Claiborne, adopted by
the Compromise House of Representatives
Of this State:
ReSolHci bV the General ASSesa5ly of tie
State of Louisiana; That said Assembly
without approving tho same, will not dis
turb the present State Government, claiming
to have boon elected i'll 1872, known as the
Kellogg Government, or seck to impeach
the Governor for any past official acts, and
that henceforth it will accord to said Gov
ernor all necessary and legitimate support
in maintaining the laws and in advancing
the peace and prosperity of the people Of
this state, and that the House of Represcn-
tatives, as constituted under the award of
William p. Frye and Samuel s. Marshall,
shall remain without change except by
resignation or death of members until a
as herein recognized shall also remain
except so far as that body may
itself make changes on contest.
The vote stood on tho adoption, SO yeas to
10 n8ys.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
The Vote For Speaker.

AS there has been considerable inquiry as
to who voted for Wiltz and who voted for
Estilette Ms Speaker, says tho Bulletin, we
give the record:
For Esti}ette--Bricc, Blaffer, Butler,
Baker, Carville, Carmorche, Cousin, Carlos,
DUR, Davidson, Devices, Dickinson, Demas,
Floyd, Guichard, Grant, Gracien, Hall,
Hill OF Ascension, tIubeau, Hahn Jourdan,
Johnson of Caddo, Jones OF Lincoln, Jones
Of Pointe Coupee. Kelly. Kidd, keating,
Lane, Lowell, l.evisee, Meredith. Mathews
of Tensas, Martin, Murrell Alilon, McAlpine,
Martinez, Nunez, Parker, Pierson. Piles.
smith s stewars' e sat,on' sei f sa na
Sartain, Snaer, Souer, Triplet, vidrine,
Wilsod. Woods, Yorke, Young-total 66.
For Wiltz-Armstead, Beasley, Booth,
Byrne, Bower, Billeau, Burkctt, Dupre,
DeBlanc. Dugas, Edwards Oliver, Ewartls
II. p Elliott, Gilmore, Honore, Hammond,
Jeffries. Johnston Of Lafourche, koontz,
kummel, Keys, I.nfi,rg"e. McGinnis,
Mngee, Pascal, Pipes, Roman, Seamam,
Sibilski, Schencls, Walker, Wcbb--total a7.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Tho ladies of tho Presbyterian church
have been industriously laboring for some
timo to raise funds I" complete their place
of worship. Finding thor cxchcquer still
showing deficit, they propose entertaining
our citizons. on the 10Th inst, at the Mialr
Academy, with IL Thespian entertainment
in which has been enlisted II large share Of
the talent and beauty of our little city.
"Woodcock's Little Game" and Goodies
arc the plays selected for tho occasion. We
cheerfully bespeak for the fair patrons Of
tho entertainment the liboral support of tho
people, and fool safe i'll guaranteeing Il
delightful evenings pastime.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

An attempt was made a few nights ago to
make y cutoff ON tho peninsula in front Of
vicksburg, by exploding cans Of powder
placed few feot under ground in q limo
from the lower to tho upper limits of the
peninsula. Tho point selected is about
midway between Delta and DeSoto, the two
places being three miles apart. The effort
proved a failure, and now vicissburg and
Delta are accusing each other of undertake
ing tho job. Tho vicksburg papers placed
the blanc on tho citizens of Delta, who, in
return, held, OF pretended to hold. q public
meeting and passed. resolutions denouncing
the diabolical attempt to drown out all
Delta, and charged vicksburg with the at
tempt. The indignation of the Delta people
provoked the viclesburg Herald, and that
journal mildly threatens to give tho names
Of the Delta sappers and miners who essay
ed to leave vicksburg without n river. We
cannot sec, for the lie of us, what Vicksburg
wants with q cutoff, or why Delta should
seek to bring the river a mile and half
nearer than 1t is. It seems to us that Delta
had better move further from the river, and
that vicksburg would do we'll to inch up
clOaor-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The New Orleans E'illrtin. oftho 18Th.
has the following notice ufn new law tir:n
of that city:
Nv reference to Il card in another column
it will be srcn that Il law partnership has
hrcil formed bet Gov. John Mrf,ilrrV
and McS$rS T.. J. and 7. {. W. ellis. The
past two wears have shown us the many
sterling qualities pussa>srd by that learned
gcntlrnlaN and true patriot, GOV. Mct.norN;
and, surely. il any innn III the state has
claims upon our public for support. he is
surely thlt man. o. Mr.. j.. j. Ellis We can
only say that he has orc now shown his
!yrOtt abilities as 4 lawyer and his elect; ION
by oar people rs their Representative in
tho National Congress i a lit ey.dcHcsao.'
the cstilnatiUr in which he is hold. NIr. T.
c. W. Ellis comes 10 us preceded by good
report OF his talents and legal attainrlcnts.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

In tho report Of Delinquent taxpayers of
this city the name of C. w. Pierce is set
down for 1925 for 1875. MIR. Pierce has his
license for that amount dated April 2nd.
Tom Dunn ia also reported for 1925 for 1874.
Tho Collector sold Dunn's effects, amount
ing to nearly that amount if not moro.
Why are these delinqucncies reported? II
Is very important that these matters should
DO kept correctly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
JOHN l.. BYRNE,
IANUFACTU RER'S AGENT
MISSION NERO ANT,
DeSlARD ST, MONROE, Ia.
I am constantly receiving, from First
Hands, on Commission, consignments Of
PORK, BACON,
LARD, FLOURs,
MEAL, CORN,
BRAN, SUGARS,
NIOLASSES, RICE,
TEAS, COFFEES,
SOAPS, STARCH,
And Every Article embraced under the
head of
FAlMIL Y AND I,LA MIA 7YON
SUPPLIES,
Which offer to Cash Buyers at
COST AND EXPENSES.
Agent for all kinds of
Machinery, Wagons. Gins and Betting,
Agricultural Implem cnts, Rnck's
Brilliant Stoves, Colcman's
Corn Mills,
And all articles of practical use, which are
offered at Mana fuctuyc,''s Ir,ccs and expenses
niticd. Agent for
AMERICAN POWDER co.
Any article not kept in stock will be sup
piled at wholesale rates, on comm ission.
and advance charged on cost. Liberal
advances made on Cotton or other Consign-
rncnts of Produce. isss- Goods delivered
tho west bank of the river free Of charge.
General Fire oaaa Life Insurance Agency.
Risks placed in solvent reliable com pan les.
Loss Settlements and collections promptly
made. tIan76
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Our suggestion to tho business men of
Monroe to organize with the Wow of in
creasing trade. has been, we are pleased to
know. very favorably received. But what
is everybody's business is nobody's bust
ness. VIII not sono Of the merchants take
tho matter in hand before it is too late. Lot
us have strong and united pull, and all
will DO benefited.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Some of our contemporaries lately rather
fiery opponents of Radicalism and running
neck-and-neck In support OF the White
Mans Party, are now RECALLING their readers
with long articles on Spain, Garihaldi,
Love among the Roses, and the necessity of
political harmony.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

There is an indebtedness of about $1,000
hanging over the Methodist church of this
place. DR.. Trippett solicited aid Sunday
night, and received nearly $500. There are
several members Of this denomination in
this vicinity with enough OF Heavens
bounty to pay off this debt and never fcel it..
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The country press VII join US most
heartily in rejoicing over tho following
highly inportan: news item in tho Metro
poiitan Pinayutc:
Piuchbacil was heavy winner dCrinc
race wccN. and lie didn't hnukcr AFTER Il
quar;or-stretch badge either
Country papers never get hold Of such
startling local itCHls as the above.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Tho mississippi rose at Nicksburs for the
"A hours ending on tho 10th, one inch, but
was falling steadily all tho way from Cairo
to Greenville Miss. Tho pheuomcuon is
not understood. Tho Herald says the rivcr
Is bound to go down in fcw days.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

cod
THAT elaborate preparations are making
for tho annual picnic ard festival Sr.
In another column Of tho same paper we
road
"According to AN European oSchaNs &c,
stops are being takon by several OF The
states and Kingdoms OF Europe" &c.
If preparations arc making, why are not
stops taking? Is 1t not tho same thing
whether boy il spanking, being
spaOked?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

PHRsoSAL.-we acknowledge tho pleas
OF visit from our young brother,
David Todd, ESQ.,, Of tho ATcrahousc
Clarion. My. Todd was O., route for Bastrop
having boon in attendance on the District
Court in Richlapd.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The saw mills around Monroe are idle
two-thirds of every week. There is very
little demand for lumber.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Mr.. Kellogg has appointed Chas. Is. Ray
and J. w. Hudson. tho lattor colored, clerks
to the Supervisor Of Registration for this
parish. Tho office of Supervisor is vacant
since the resignation of Mr.. Enncnosor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

It is said that tho Changers in the lower
portion of this parish are combining to
secure cheap river freights. Several large
plantations are understood to DO enlisted i'll
tho movement.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The weather for the past two weeks has
been decidedly favorable for planting and
cultivation. Cotton seed have been sown
with a rush. All the late paintings of corn
promise a good stand.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
The Sitaation.

The Wheeler plan of adjustment has been
finally perfected, the several parties and In
dividuals involved all having agreed to tho
terms proposed. The final ratification,
however. was not unattended by trouble,
some of the Republicans, as we expected,
showing a decided inclination to kick, and
some Of the Conservatives resolutely aeiher-
ing to a consistent opposition to any terms
which would recognize the government OF
Kellogg. But with the powerful aid of the
President the kicking Radical element was
securely locked In, and with the inevitable
drift toward perfection of the Wheeler
plan, tho Conservatives were forced to sue
cumb. And thus the Compromise was rat
ihed, after which, the Senate received an
accession Of one Conservative Senator, his
Radical contestant having been bought of
with fat Office, and tho House undertook
the work Of Reorganization. AS completed,
this task has resulted In the selection of
men qualified for the positions for which
they were chosen, but we regret to sec that
the Adjusters, who all along have been ex-
planning their course as q matter Of dire
necessity, took the first opportunity offered
to make, among Conservatives, opposition
to the Wheeler compromise test for Office,
and rather than support Mr.. Wilt for
Speaker combined with the Radicals and
elected Mr. Estilette. No such course was
prescribed by Mfr. Wheeler, nor was It de-
manded by the exigencies of the occasion.
It cannot be supposed for one moment that
such q test has any oermaaenoy, or that the
people will permit tho plain behesta Of the
politics Of the day to be set aside on the
ephemeral issue of compromise or no COM
promise. Nor is it all likely that the pre-
ferences OF Kellogg, or of the Republican
supporters of the adjustment, will be per
mitted to enter into the planning or conduct
Of the next political struggle in this State
In fact, tho Adjusters are too weak to carry
out the test even in the Legislature.
As to what will come of the adjust men
IN the way OF relief TO the people, not evez
conjecture can tell. So fa- the signs ar,
somewhat Mixed but we venture to 81,
that the future disposition OF offices viii
have fully As much TO do with keeping tn
Compromise running Is anything else. an
that unless kellogg and Some of his leadin
fuxiernsu arc assured Of snug births in tn
future, tbs Conservatives will find Uphill
work IN their efforts to benefit the State.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

We arc in the condition OF tho captive
Isr;eItes who werc forced to mako brick
without straw. Tho last mail from the
East arrived day bohind time Tuesday
night, and local items ARC not to be had.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

We are pleased to notice n perceptible
improvement in the business energy OF
Monroe. We again urge our merchants TO
unite their efforts to secure larger trade
next fall and winter.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

w. D. Brigham, Esq, of Bastrop, is We
are glad to hear, recovering from his recent
Illness. He is now able to move III his bed
and to speak In whisper.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Several days ago through trains to Delta
were discontinued, and Tuesday night the
last train came through from Delhi. The
water at the I4afourche ran over tho wheels
and in places tho track was floating.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The Intelligencer still harps On the
brothers-in-law. Has the feeding of pris-
oners and fees of the Jail-keeper anything
to do with our neighbours indignation
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

wssaw three wagons. Wednesday, loaded
with cotton and hides, from the lower part
OF Jackson. Merchants reach out and
don't hide yonr lights.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Ifyou trade at Monroe and want any
thing in his line, just price Mr.. j. l..
Byrne,s merchandise. He Is selling cheap,
without doubt.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Tho Lessie Taylor discharged very
heavy freight horc on Monday. Three car
loads were for points on the railroad.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

JOE CEFtN IGI!SS, MASTEN,
Re gularly inspected and licensed by the
aut horities. and having comfortable seats
and amplc room for both freight and pas
scGssers, will run regularly between Mon
roc and Trenton, on the following schedules:
Leaves Trenton ant 6 \. NJ;
/" Monroe at G:i5 ("
Trenton at ) g
After which hour, the round trip will be
trips will be oxtendcd To ono hour and a
half, leaving Monroe, on last trip. ut p. NJ
Prize" of one trip, Is cents;
Price ct round trip, ., Ccnts.
Tho public may rely upon the pcrma-
noncy OF this arrangement. and upon the
punct,,:tlitE of tn. EiElE'S schedule.
May Is, 1871. 35:tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

The river is fully feet at this point
below tho high water OF last year at this
time. but is rising slowly. Below Column
bia an overflow il seriously apprehended.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23

Early yesterday morning the weather
suddenly changed cooler. and fires and
thick clothing were i'll demad. No serious
damage to vegetation is unprecedented as we
go to prcss rrhursday evening".
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
LOCAL ITEMS.

There was nine foot water in the river n.
Camden on Tuesday.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-04-23
RsJTC81EAs's NpCEsE.

Mr.. y. Klein besa leave to inform his
friends ard former customers That he Will
:Stptc>nbcr. and every moraiIE following
he will always keep on hand the best Bort
the country affords, and also Mutton and
Pork, when it be bought. Every effort
w:ll DO mndc by tho undersigned to acccN-
nodntc his customers, hoping liberal
share OF the public patronage.
Sept. Il. lSTS.-tf n. KLEIN