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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-26
PRpaI Matters.

ROME, May 25.-ln consistory to be
held June 9th, Monsiguori Paccs, Vi
telleschi, Simeon, Antjci, Mattel and
Scrotina, Bishop of Viterbo, will be crea-
ted Cardinals. His cmincncc, Cardinal
McClc.ky, i expected to arrive in Rome
before the consi-tory, to choose his title.
The Pope was i'll, yesterday, and is not
better this morning. On Saturday last,
he received us usual, many dcputations.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-26

w MALE. Employment AZ home, 81
DER week warranted, no capital required
Particulars and valuai samples sent ire,
Address with cent re stpstamp, Z. ED s.,
Williamsburg, N.Y. u"l' f"
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-26
The Erie Railway.
More Crooked whisky.

MEMPHIS, May 25.-General X. +.
Patterson, Collector of Internal Reve-
nue. for this District, to-day, seized and
libelled sixty.one barrels OF whisky in
the house of II. II. Mette " Sons, of this
city, purchased by them OF &. Bensberg,
of ST. Louis. Mette * Sons are believed
to be innocent holders they having pur-
chased il in good faith.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-26

Heavy rains yesterday have quenchcd
the flames in the lumber regions, and IN
all parts Of the country where they had
been rag NJ.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-05-26

GEN. W. r. SHERMAN is not making
so much popularity as he anticipated out
of his book. He claims credit for every
thing, even giving Grant to understand
that he only played second fiddle in the
great war of subiugation. While this
may be true, yet nevertheless Grant don't
like it to be known, and he and all the
rest of the Generals snubbed by Sherman
are inclined 20 raise row.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
ENGINEERING 1000 YEARS AGO.

Perhaps some of the most remarka-
BILE remains OF ancient engineering are
those which were discovered by exca.
vations made some ten or twelve years
since, II short distance from Rome, and
near the ruins of the ancient city of
Alatri. This city was surrounded by
massive walls, and located on a noun
tain or elevated point, and ill provided
with water. About $50 years before
Christ, as we learn from n Roman
inscription, an immense aqueduct was
built to bring water from Il neighboring
mountain better supplied with that
element. We are furthermore told
that this aqueduct was $40 feet high,
supported upon arches and provided
with strong pipes. The topography of
the country moreover, assures us that
the water supply could not have been
conducted into the city, even over such
high supports, except by pipes-an
inverted syphon-the lowest point of
which must have been some $40 feet
below the point of delivery, or under
pressure of ut least ten atmospheres.
The excavations already alluded to
show that the aqueduct must have been
of large size, us the piers of the arches
are not less than five feet nine inches
in breadth, while the total length of
the syphon must have been between
four and five miles. The question
naturally arises-How, and of what
material, was this syphon built? As
iron pipes of large dimensions, If of any
dimensions at all, were not known Mt
the era, we can only look to masonery
or woodwork for tho material of such
! construction. Possiblya clue has been
found to the mode of their construction
by subsequent discovery, near the
same locality, of II field, supposed to
have been the site of an ancient parade
ground, near tho once walled city of
Alatr. a completed system of under
ground drainage has been revealed Mt Il
depth of about seven feet below the
surface of the field, effected by WELL
constructed system of pipes made of
iire-c}ay, each about IS inches in diam
ctcr. 1T is possible that such pipe, of
large dimensions, and strengthened on
it's exterior by II strong and massive
bulwark of masonry, may have been
the means of conveying the water into
the city. But however, that end
might have been attained, the work
| was certainly q most wonderful feat Of
engineering, considering the condition
| of tho mechanic arts of that early day.
| The excavations and discoveries thus
brought to light, and so fully confirming
| the truth of the ancient inscription,
were conducted by order of the present
Pope, and under the immediate super
vision of II wCll-known Italian Scien-
| tiSt-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
HOW TO COUNT INTEREST.

-Four per ccnt.-Multiply the princi
pal by the number of days, separate tho
rght-hand figure from the product and
divide by nine.
Five crccnt.-NluItiplyb by the num-
Der of days and divide by scventy-two.
Six per ccnt.-Multiply by number
of days, separate right-hand figure and
divide bySiX.
Eight per ccnt.-Nlultiply by number
Of days and divide by forty-fVc.
Nine per ccnt.-N1ultiply by number
Of days, separate right-hand figure and
divide by four.
Ten per ccnt.-Multiply by number
of days and divide by thirty-siX.
Twelve per ccnt.-Multiply by number
of days, separate right-hand figure and
divide by three.
Fifteen per cent. Multiply by num-
Der of days and divide by twenty-fo four.
Eighteen per cent. - Multiply by
number of days, separate right-hand
figure and divide by two.
Twenty per ccnt.-Multply by num-
Der Of days and divide by eighteen.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

John Lee Carroll, who has been NOM
mated for the Govcrnorship OF Mary
land, WOrthily SuStains the name and
honor of II historic family. Ito owns
the old manor Of the CAROLS of Carroll
ton, and until within a few years past
has been mainly known as Il cultivated
and hoSpitablc country gentleman.
His career as Speaker of the Senate has
been highly crcditabIc, and there can
he no doubt that he will make an
admirable Governor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

The jewels which the Khedivc sent
oStcnSbIy to Minnie Sherman Fitch,
last winter, arc to be divided between
her and her two sisters; they were re-
ally designed for family present to
Gen. Sherman, but the occasion of
Minnic's wedding, was selected to re-
fer them nominally to her. They are
now said TO be worth something about
4: 100, 900.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
Dr. =. e.. Murphy,

Having returned to Monroe, oilers ms
professional services to the cltiZcnS OF wv
town and country surroundings itc l,;tS
he found when not professionally enGISel'
either at his office III the Breard building,
upstairs, at his residence III rear Oh INC
Olachita House.
November II, 1874. Sly.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
Dentistry.

DR. ST.. BRACEY, Dentist, respect fully
offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having experience of fourteen
wears in the practice, he feels confident of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe. La.
vI-mar1G:lN
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

Philip Sheridan has taken his first
bold stand as a Bcncdick. lie came to
to the table the other day in his shirt
sleeves. She looked at him indignant
~, and her hand carelcssly sought the
slop-bowl. "No, I'll be hanged i'll
do" said he; and he didn't; but he
finished his meal under the table,
BrDok1yn 1,y,ts.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

PRICE; Oh
GIN STANDS REDUCED

orders for the celebrated light rnught
C;uIlctt Cotton Gin. I:ncl, and ovcry Ma
ton, havimg' 6con tested 1T Iho Factory
before shipping. We only ask II trial Of
thcm to convnSo the most skopiic@,l Of Their
makers of gins to compete with us in
point of all the runningIuaitcs of II Cotton
the whole machine. They arc made from,
the very best material, and each and every
part rigihlX inspected by the InN"nt4r,
Il. ID. Gnllctt, Esq, before leaving Tia"
noliu and 81 30 per SAW for the Pelican
gin. send for circuInr;
GEM Ag't for n. Louisiana and Arkansas.
J. l.. I;TIiNE,
Agent, Monroe, La.
July 7th, 1870 Gn.
Tho undersigned take" pleasure in making
known that he is now as Vol pr"pnrcd ~
of work, either in
Manufacturing or R,pni,'tn1
ARRIAGES, BITGGIES, HACKS, ETC
Ready made work kept on hand spool
mems of which may hc seen hy"nling at the
Factory. lie will also carry on n general
Blacksmith shop, arranged To- do all kinds OF
blacksmith ling. Terms reasonable.
April 90 1856. Mos FIR. ENppM.
BH'cH "'hhs'
BOOKSELLER AND STATIONEE,
AND DEALER IN
FAMILY KoCERIES,
DrSIARD STEET,
MoNKoE, IA.
January ], lS75.-1G:iy
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
FOR
TRANSPORTATION
The Patrons OF luSbaniry OF the
Valleys of the Ouachitn. and its
Tributaries. in Convention
on the Subject OF Cheap
Transportation.

The Committee appointed for the purpose
La, July q, 1875, hereby advertise for, and
invite scaled proposals, or bids. with prices,
for CARRYING the freights and passengers of
the Order, for one year from LIST Of October,
1872 on the Ouachita river and its tributa-
rics-prceS for froights and passengers to
be given separately for each.
These bids will be addressed to
G. II. MORRISON, MONROE, La,
endorsed .'Bitls for Grange Transportation
and remain received, till the Ith OF
1879 ut NJ, when they will DO
opened by the Convention then to be
assembled. The right is reserved to said
Convcntian of rejecting all the offers made,
at its discretion, or to accept such as it may
deem to the interest of its constituents.
&. II. MORRISON, Chairman.
w. NJ. WASllBCRN,
G. w. rIllLlIpS,
j. l.. LEWIS.
Monroe, July ~, 1878. ut.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

Jefferson Davis, Alexander II. Ste
phcns, and all the ex-ofIicers and SOL
dicr5 Of the Confederate army and
navy, have been given Il general in
vitatiOn to attend Il National reunion
Of cX-Fedcral soldiers soon to be held
ut CALDWELL, Ohio.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
c. II. MORRISON. w.
Morrison a. FArnle

4 TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in tho Courts of the "a
Franklin and Caldwell, in tho Supreme
Court, and in the United States Courts.
Will also attend to all business intruSted TO
hem in the State and Federal Land Offices.
- " $500 n1lS3
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
Dr. VIM. SaaIll1cl

yI,ENDlESS his services as Physician ant
Surgeon, to the public. He can be fOunt
upon his plantation, four miles below Mon
roe March H. 1874. 25-ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
=. y. M'ENERY.
JOHN M'ENERY. =. u.
Il. Il =. ID. NHcEncry.

4 T'TORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n practice in tho Parish and District
Courts of Ouachita, MOrcllouSe, Franklin,
Richland Caldwell and Catahoula Parishes,
in the Supreme Court ut Monroe, and Uni
ted stat es Courts. Particular attention paid
to business in the Land Oilce Department
of the General Government. nl1tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
DR.. Il. G.. Strotllcr,

ID ESUMES the practice of his profession,
IL and offers his services to the citizens OF
Monroe and vicinity. Office: In second
story of Breard's Brick Store corner Grtnd
and Desiard streets. June IS, 1878. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

IL W. MEALI'S
PHOTOGRAPHIC. X FINE ART GALLERY
Grand Street, Monroe, Lo.
Pictures taken in all tho improved styles,
such rs
Rembrandt, Mczzotints,
Medallion, Porcelain,
Fcrrotypcs, Gems, .<c.
Pictures taken III cloudy weather as well
clear.
viii keep constantly on hand n largo as
Sortment OF
Albums, microscopes
and .&crco$copjc J'icarS
of all parts of tho world.
PICTU IRE IRA MES,
OF overy description, for salc with or without.
pictures.
PICTURES OF ALI. KINDS FRAMED TO ORDER,
Views of tho ruins of tho city OF Monroe
for sale: February "a, 1872. 23:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
NO THE PLANTERS


Having purchased the right, and learned
the use Of the II. NJ. Bailey Patent Gin Saw
Sharpener, would respectfully inform you
that / am prepared to whet your Gins, ut
short notice and on reasonable forms. The
very best of references given.
For further information, cail on or
address,
a. BENOIT. monroe, la.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
RwILLIs RICHARDSON. ROB'T RICHARDSON
IL. 4 Il. W. RicllasrslSOn.

4 I'rORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ practice i'll all the Parishes of North
Louisiana, in the Supreme Court at Monroe,
the Federal Courts, and i'll the Land ounce
department of the General Government.
June y, 1872. 4O-tl
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

Tweed has paid his lawyers 100000
to date.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
A. l.. Slack,
l.. N. Polk,

l.. n. Polk,
INURVEYOR, Civil Engineer and Drau-
- phtsnan. All orders left with Richard
son Il MclInery, Monroe, lAa., Will meet
with prompt attention. Terms, CASH.
May IL, 1872. OILY
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06
BENJAMIN NIcLcran,

BENJAMIN NIcLcr:an,
nARISH SURVEYOR OF OUAClIIIA.
Office at the Land Office, Monroe, La;
win survey land, furnish Plans and
Specifications for the construction OF Ley
ees Embank ments, Drainage canals, Roads,
bridges, and other works of public iln-
IMPROVEMENT. Oct. II, 1873. 1y
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

Ilr. Il. II. Richardson
HFFERS his services i'll the different
~ branches of his profession to the cltl-
zens of Monroe and surrounding couli-
try. Office, on Jackson Street, adjoining
Methodist Church. May %, 1871. IL
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-06

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Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-01-28
That state Flag,


What everybody thought was definitely settled
in relation to State Flag appears to be the very
thing not settled, but which the Sonata on
Thursday, by their action, seem completely to
have settled.
The House, when informed that respectable
State flag, made of silk and with the coat or arms
painted on each side would cost about sl25.,
passed joint resolution of instructions to the
committee on the subject to report the purchase
inexpedient.
When tie joint resolution reached the Senate,
| lively debate ensued.
| Mr., Riddle said that although he had before
opposed purchasing the ilas now, since he had
| asoertained that its position as beneath the
| United States flag, he was il lvor Of its pur-
chase, and therefore moved the indefinite post
ponement of the joint resolution.
MIR. Causey reminded tie Senator from New
Castle that he had before opposed the purchase
OF the 1ag. He thought that it was useless
expense IN these days of retrenchment and
economy, and that the State never having had a
flag, as far back as could be remembered, no
one knew exactly what it should be like,
Mr.. Riddle said that the Senator from Sussex
should have thought of that when he voted in
favor of getting the flag, when the resolution
was passed to purchase a U. S. flag.
MIR. Shakespeare was in favor of purchasing
the flag. OF course the National flag was above
all Others but our State, toe, should have Il flag
and he hoped the resolution of the gentleman
from New, Castle to indefinitely postpone
would be adopted.
Mr.. Ray said he had voted for tho resolution
to purchase State flag, and he saw no reason
now why the record should be changed The
State of Delaware never has had State flag, but
il is high time she had one. Other States had
their State flags and why should Delaware be
behindP He would give way to no man in his
love, devotion and loyalty to the National en-
blem, but Delaware being one of the old origi-
nal thirteen states, and slle first to adopt the
Consultation, she should have a state emblem of
her own to which We could point with pride.
After further remarks from Mr.. Causey, in
opposition, and Mr.. Shakespeare in favor, the
joint resolution was indefinitely postponed, and
the Committee allowed to proceed and get flag
made ~ was originally intended.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-01-28

IMPORTANT BILLS INTRODUCED IN THE LEarsIA-
TURE
Tho bill offered by Mr.. Ray to amend Section
], Chapter 372, Vol. IA, Laws of Delaware, re-
quires the assessors Of the several hundreds Of
the State after they shall have made the ASSESS
ment returns to the February term of the Levy
Court, to give public notice, posted in 10 con-
spcuous places in such election district, and il
in the city Of Wilmington in $ places in each
ward, setting forth that he will attend at the
place OF holding the general elections in said
hundreds or assessment districts on all of the
following Saturdays, after the first Tuesday OF
February. during the said month Of February,
between and o'clock, P. NJ, for the purpose
OF assessing any person who may have been
omitted provided such one shall apply in per-
son to be assessed and all persons 80 assessed
are to be returned under the oath of the asses
sor to the Levy Court at the next meeting on
| the first Tuesday OF March.
The other act to amend section l, chapter 372,
OF Delaware LAVE, requires every collector with
in 10 days after he shall have received his du-
plicate, to call upon every person named in such
| duplicate and collect the tax assessed against
him. He is then, on the LIST Monday Of January
in each year, to give public notice posted in 10
conspicuous places in each hundred or election
district, or places in each ward Of the city
OF wilmington, stating in such notice the resi-
dence or place OF business OF such collector, and
his readiness to receive taxes remaining due and
| unpaid.
II is then made the duty of the Levy Court of
| each county upon proof being made by affidavit
of the Collector, that he had called upon all per-
sons named in his duplicate as required, and,
also given the required notice, and that he did
remain in such place designated hours in each
day, and for period of days in each week du-
| ring the said month Of January for the purpose
| Of collecting said taxes aforesaid The Levy
Court liz then to strike from the list all persons
returned as delinquents and they cannot be as
sessed until period Of II months thereafter /;
provided that the act shall only apply to persons
assessed and liable to pay poll tax.
The bills have been introduced and read once
n tba
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1875-01-28
Interesting Facts Connected with the
PMbIlCAllOM Of OMCle TOm,s CABIN

John p. Jewett famous at one time as the
publisher of Uncle TOMS Cabin tells some in
teresting facts connected with the publication
OF that work. When Professor and Mrs. Stowe
came to Boston to negotiate about it, Professor
Stowe WAS very conscientious, and after agree
ing to let Jewett publish it, said he did not be-
lieve it right. He was sure Mr.. Jewett would
lose money none would want to read All anti
slavery novel except those who read it in the
Era OF course the publisher said it was his
rsk. Then the question came up whether the
copywright should be sold in full or retained,
Mr. Jewett strongly advising tho latter course
SO the contract was closed. Professor Stowe re-
marking, with dubious smile 81 shall be we'll
pleased II HalI OF gets good black silk dress
out OF it, subsequently Professor Stowe (sftcr
tho book began to sell and was noticed) con-
fessed they dared to hope that they might really
get enough out OF it to buy little cottage and
quarter or an acre OF ground. The financial ro-
nance came when the first payment for copy
rRht.was made. II consisted of check for
siOWO. The author-then famous, but not
realizing the money value of her fame-wth
her husband. the simple-mind I'd professor, stood
looking with dszed surprise and perplexity at
Tue little bit OF paper by which they were in
formed that the fremont Bank would paw to
Harriet lieecher Stowe or order the sum Of $lO,-
600. At last, with 4 queer and almost pathetic
simplicity, the professor asked the publisher
what he should do with it. Doubtless that gen
tleman would now be surprised at his own sim
pllcity. IL WAS questionable then whether
he had ever seen check before, and certainly
he had as little knowledge M most women have
of the mode of banking operations. Mr.. Jew
cit, fearing they might easily be swindled or
robbed, went with them to the bank, having
lilst advised them to open an account to keep
but little money about them, and draw check
when they wanted any. At the bank the pro-
fcssor WAS introduced to the cashier and then to
the directors,a "a board meeting being in progress
The gentlemen were all desrous OF meeting MFR.
Stowe. As MIR. Jewett expressed it, the profess
sor sat IN every chair in the room during the
account current Mrs. Stowe remained al the
publishers office. There were, OF course pleas
ant hopes and associations in that home and
| family on that date. The famous book sold by'tbe
million copies The unaffected, simple little Ia
dy was soon transformed into the renowned an.
thoress, and "the Beecher," as Mr. Jewett ex-
presses it, became from that date the uppermost
trait He paid IN all over $50, 900 for the copy
right