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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-27
MISCELLANEOUS,
rULLECkA
ENsTEECJEE,
MAURY COUNTY, TEN NE.SSl:E,
w. r. WEBB, a. NJ,

w. r. wEBB. a. NJ, j. NJ. WERE. a. II.
Situated among the hills of Middle fen
lesSee: on n. IL. -. II. r., 90 miles south OF
NishHille. Students enjoy the advantages
of good water, pure air and comfortable
homes in the best tumilies-in that of the
1,rlnciphis, II preferred. In the Colnner-
citl Course, the use (rcading, writing ana
Speal<inS) and principles grammar, rheto-
re and criticisn) of tho English Language
Geography, History. Elements OF Science
Mathematics and Book kecpn.- are thor
oughiy taught. The Classical course i'll
clulcS the Studies mentioned, together
| with The critical reading Of standard I4ntin
Grcck French and German authors. Those
who complete the above are prepared to
pursue University course with profit
Board, including fuel, lights and Washing
Sl2 per month. Tuition per session of 20
weeks, 50. The next session begins
August 9th, 1879.
We refer by permission to Capt. G. w.
Phillips, Hon. w. =. Fleming, Chancellor,
Rev. j. {. Mitchell. j.. D., Columbia. Tenn.
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The People at Work.

AS an evidence of the popularity of the
movement to re-organize the Democratic
party of this State, we cite the call publish
od to-day for mass meeting of Democrats
in this parish. The call did not have two
hours circulation, owing to the fact that
the TELEGRAPH waa nearly ready for press
when the paper was started. The response
was spontaneous, and will DO echoed, we
know, all over tho State.
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The Union Record complains bitterly OF
the irregularity of the postal communica-
ton with this point. We arc at Il loss to
understand the cause of the failure conf
planned of by our contemporary. Cannot
Postmasters correct this abuse of public
trustT
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We are compelled to defer tho publica-
ton Of the proceedings of the Grange Con-
vention hold in Delhi, on account Of their
length. Seven Oranges were represented.
Resolutions wore passed. urging represent
tation in the Convention to be held here on
tho 4th. and approving strongly of the
objects ofthat Convention.
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Delhi Camp Meeting,

Extensive preparations have been made.
we learn, for the Methodist Camp Meeting
to DO held near Delhi beginning on the LIST
The people of that vicinity are abundantly
able to entertain all who attend and such is
their purpose.
Visitors will be taken over the railroad
rom this point ut one fare, the passenger
paying full fare going, and returning free.
The meeting will continue about one
week.
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\ dispatch OF tho :GSrd from Memphis fur
nishes the following about the overflow ::
Tho rapid decline of the river has rolciN-
ed the overlooked cotton above hero. Some
planters whose cotton was in the water say
they will make Iwo-thirls of n crop if The
season ia proptious. Damage to the plant
ia comparatively light.
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N 4 EssS EFT,

TNIIE undersigned bc@s leave to inform his
L friends and the public in general that he
will open the Market House of the late y.
Klein on or about the l2th OF juno. Solicit
ing Il share OF the patronage so literally
bestowed on the former owner, | Will do all
in my power to meet the demands of those
ltvorin% me with their patronage.
WAI. II. S'rAtB.
Monroe. La, May II, 1870.
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Our young friend Thos. A. Garrett, who
has been in Germany for two years at
school, returned last week, and paid us n
call. "rommy" is n now II handsome Young
man, with fine prospects before him. lie
proposes continuing his studies, and will
make the law his profession.
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The uniorSign" hHS opened has opened
his new market house, and Will be pleased
to supply the best of meats III I'LL hours o.!
ile day. His n!ti pIlrpn% are respect ftIi y
invited! to come and h;tt.
~ Whole hogs, neatly hut"!ior"h. sold
1T Sc per pound. J. l.. \ t.lISbN.
Dee. -, lSI::.-!i:if
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The River

Has boon rising from back water all the
week, with about 90 feet water now in the
channel. The back uncultivated lands
below on this side, are getting under water
from the overflow. There is no danger of
the crops being damaged.
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ReOrgnnizinE the Democratic Party
In Louisiana.

The undersigned citizens OF Union parish,
Louisiana, in view of the approaching
Presidential Campaign for 1876, and recog-
MIXING the fact that to it there can be bu,
two parties, the Democratic and the Repub-
lican, earnestly recommend and urge the
immediate reorganizing of the Democratic
party of Louisiana, and suggest primary
meetings of all political elements opposed
to Radicalisnl, in the several parishes and
wards, to carry out this recommendation.
ID. AREN'T, HENRY BROWN
JAS. A. MANNING, II. l.. SCoTT,
CHR'N SCHMIDTJR., j. w. REID,
y. BACHRACH, II. F.. GILBERT,
ID. NJ. RAMSY, w. II. RUrI.ASp
a. T. LOTT r. MAYO
\. y. CANN, NJ USpERwoop
mo. Is. HoLSrEAD. G. II. ELLIS,
NJ. l.. MCEARLANp, VIM TURNASE
w. I. SMITH, L. p. BOLTON.
HOS. - LEWIS, JASPER HOLLOWAY,
lanes JONES, w. a. DARBY,
X. c. WERR, wAKIRKrATRrcE
T., n. MAYO, J. h. SHULTZ,
Nm. fiLaREEN, J. 7. FUTcH,
WILLS w. TAYLOR, w. X. REESE,
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N.Ds.tsI! hG.E:Z.E:Ei,
~ Gunsniilh, Monroe, Lii. Dealer in
GUNS. PISTOLS, CAPS, TUBES,
C.\Itli;I DGf.s;, POWDER ti.ASkS,
r.tTENT ELASTIC GUN ANAD>.
Requiring OF all Kinds neatly ~ q -
done, at % per cent. below for s.s ~
mer prices, and work :-llHran- II IN
ticil .Ju,;.I -. 1870. " " ~ ~
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Democratic Mass Meeting.

Tho undersigned citizens of Ouachita
parish invite their fellow citizens of the
parish to meet them in Mass Meeting in
Monroe on 4th day of September next, for
the purpose of aiding in the speedy organ
iZation of the people Democrats to act
in harmony with tho National Democratic
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MONROE ADVERTISEMENT

MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
MO STARVING!
N There is need for starving, as long as
EE. IEIDEs1MA
On DeSiarl street, has for sale plenty of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Such lis
Al COFFEE Il SUGAR.;
EXCELLENT SYRUP 4 MoLASsES;
SPLENDID CHEESE, AACARHNI;
vEIn!ICELLI; NEW BUCKwIIEAT
Fi.oURIN ANY QUANTITY;
NEW SUGAR CURED HAMS
(EIRST IN NI4tRKET)
PLENTY oFEGGs, spICED PIGS FEET,
OYSTERS, sARDISEs,
PORTED OR DEvILED,
MEATS, LOBsrt,Ks, SALMON AND
MUSHROOMS; ASSORTED CANNED
FRUITS AN VEG; T3TAEI.ES;
POTATOES AND ONIoNs;
CHOICE CAROLINA RICE;
WHITE, BEANS AND ENGLISH PEAS;
IfOMfNI AND GRITS:
RNNBiIitEIES, RAISONS, CIrRON
AND CUl,RANTS;
NICE JELLI;:S AND pRESERVI! S;
DRIED FIGS; CRACKERS,
CREAM BISCUITS AND CEACKNELS:
TOYS, DOLLS AND \
VARIETY OF NICE AND USEFUF
ORN ANIENTS
Also !, small assortment of Crockery and
Shcii-iar,lwnre, such as is mostly needed
for general use.
Come and see for yourselves, but DO not
fail to bring along the 'spOffduliN,' because
must have moro ready money and less
merchandise. lair dealing and no humbug
will be found by every Onc-nlun, woman
or child--in trading for cash at the store OF
lt:tf IL. KIN DERM ANN.
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G Botcnschen
IL King, Jr
FIR l%ndOu
X II f:ndOnl
NJ McKinna
ID b rrousdale
y Il ShOlarS
Marcus We'll
Ben We'll
l. X crn
II = Richmond
j l. Nelson
X Fullan
ROht } Nelson
w II Atkins
ThoS y Ably
Jno l. Byrne
Il Richardson
\ l. Slack
J Il White
ii I'ilhio(
II GcrsOn, Jr
.lno | Bell
ID Stcinau
VIM ii S.aub
Geo + t'hilarcSS
Jno t. Newman
II Noise
j NJ DahbS
VIM ii Ferry
j II Strolhrr
X I; Cobb
Il l. Brooks
q w Mc,'runic.
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4 lodge of coiored Masons has been or
ganized in Monroe. We are not in formed rs
to who are tho officers members of the
lodge.
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NI!f.eii COWS FOR SAFE.


Several No. Nii"'r Cows, giving from ::
To / gallons "fmilil Il day, all witt, y"ii'i"
calves and perfectly gentle, for :>:ilc by
i. a. NJ ERE,HIrlI.
June :. IS15.-tr Cuba i. O., Ia.
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tUII.EoKA I@rrrtrE.-bur readers will
lind in another place an advert i~"nrnt Of
this excellent inSiilutinn Of lrarnin.s
Capt. Phillips, of this parish, j., referred TO
Ivy the Principal, and from hin, 4 most i?a-
Nnrable report is I"rr,rI. We are. sat ISL
ed this institution has high rank. The
terms rraSnna bile,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-27

The energetic President of the Board OF
Trade, Mr.. J. G. Sanders, is hard at work ut
his duties. The Board seems to DO sue
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1875-08-27

The past week has had mnch the appear
ance of "hy-time'' in business. Trade is
just between the two seasons.
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EN-lr"S,irut Davis has received Invita-
tionS from brS MniuSc. la. CharlrSt ON, - u.s.,
and other points in the w est, to deliver the
annual address ut the meeting. of thpir
several agricultural societies this fall.
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Tho Vienna Sentinel Of the :.lSt contains
the following:

Tho Vienna Sentinel of the list contains
the following:
We lcarn that Il bold negro villain chi er-
cd the residence Of u gent l"man living west
of Vienna, ,lurin" tho nigh: of saturday
the It'll inst, and proceeded to u he'd in
which the rrntlcman's tw" daughters We're,
sleeping. The screams of The NollIi.: ias!ic-
awakcd the, family and the negro rum III
fled, making good his escape and leaving
no clue to his identity. ON the fr!iowiu"
Wednesday, night he again made the at
tempt and WAS this time cIpturcI by The
father Of the young ladies. who ON the fol
lowing day called u counsel of his neigh
bors. After nclib"rniiOn they adv iSHl him.
AS il was too late to reach Nirun:. ii,ut eve
ming. to keep the negro in Gust riy until
the nnNt morning. and then carry iinl t.,
Vienna to be placed in charge Of iHr sshHrii}.
The negro confessed his criminal intent ions
aud :lc< now lodged that he had cniri cd 1 he
room on the previous Saturday night.
That night 4 paft,' of men WHO were I'm
known to the guard. took the negro b.,
force and after carry ing him :, short dis
tanrr from the house shot him dead.
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MONROE FERRY.
FREE, TRADE WITH MONROE!

The Board of Trade OF Monroe inform thc
public hat ON all persons and teams bring
ing cotton to Monroe for sale ::;G returning,
tEi.HlA.;l, WILL BE tRIcII
ut tho Monroe Ferry. ANY ether person.
crossing ut the Monroe Ferry. either ON
foot. p., horseback or in vehicle who
purchases merchandise To sufficient
amount from any member of the Board of
Trade. will have refunded to him 10y the
fnrrNlaaH. through the merchant from
whom the purchase is made. the amount
paid 10: icrria.cc in coming to Monroe and
will be given II free ticket for irrTiaSe in
returning.
Monroe. La, A;G. 2l, lST5.-tt
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In the notice last week calling Il pirj>h
railroad meeting, the types iiNoi the day
on the 18th, when il should have read th,
2Sth--to morrow. We hope to see the
injecting: largely attended.
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part

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S d McEnery
ID a Breard. Sr
J NJ Brcard
G w Mct'eo
II = Richardson
w G Kennedy
l. w Surghnor
X G Ably
Jno Il NTarable
l ID V Logan
j q Logan
II II Logan
II w McEnery
II Il McEnery
w = Renwick
II l. Caution
II Meyer
s Marx
w w Farmer
II Purcell
4 a Gunby
J Is GarrctSOn
q w Pierce
r. = Austin
- Gibson
T. A Holingswor:
) w Saunders
G & Lewis
4 j Keller
v Keller
l. II lSillS
X & STROLLER
J \ CnvinEton
ii Il Holmes
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VIZ hs.HNS! WAGONS

Invent N-iV" TWO and -Four Horse Iron
Axle Wagons, made by IL" 'rl"hr:st" i
Slu'lri'a<rr Manufacturing: Co., just re-
"eit"l and ittr safe The. 10 svt,i ttarilri
rates by FIRED EN DDN.
October :, lS1::.--:::tf
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MALE AGADFME-
pl!ILti HALL.

This building having, been leased by Il
comm ittre OF voting gentlemen of Monroe,
from the trustees. for u term of five YEARS.
is for rent /" amy and all parties ON th"
IntiDwiuw terms:
For IIall, per $40
For Hall and Scenery, per hi ght......... ~
All arpiir;,t IONS for rent must be made
unl to JOHN l.. MOORE,
Monroe. July y; l~71--Gt Chairman.
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We are indebted tr Mr.. II. J. IlHtiti, the
polite Railroad news agent. for recent III
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AMERICAN POWDER co.

Any article not kept in stock Will be sup
piled 1T NhOl"sitlC rates., on cnnlini>i>iot
in;l advance charged on cost. Liberal
advances n;a,ic on Gotten or other tonSiGn-
incnt~ of i'rCtucr. II -" tsrttS delivered
ts,,aGl,H fr.... uj,l Lie Insurance .IG.1cU.
ki~k>5 I,ln.r, in solvent; rrliH,lc companies
Loss soft ir,mruI>s and collections promptly
made. ii:ih'b
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~ =. sore,
1. --Dcalcr ill
FRESH BEEF, MUTTON AND PORK,
MON no l., l. a.
Market house in the building belonging
TO IunSickcr estate, corner OF ncSitru and
Fourth streets.
rs Market kept open throughout the
day Beef by the quarter, at &c per pound.
August 20, 1873. Tyr.
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{I'Ois S\i.EI T..

\ small ..nn.srriablC dwelling, llaSt Cr"l
inside with gallery il front facing. Sniliii,
and all necessary out houses, we'll located.
lust the place tor :; small family, t"iil and
"NaniInr, cheap. for chI~h only.
&. lHbIt.\t1tlIiN.
Monroe. lu., june Ii. NO. If.
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JOHN l.. BYRNE,
MANU- FACTURER AGENT
TMISSIO IIRCIIANT
DcSi-tRD ST, MONROE, LII.
] am constantly receiving, from First
Hands, on Commission, cnnSignlncnts Of
PORK, BACON,
LARD, Ei4Dl'RS,
MEAL, CORN,
HAY, OATS,
BRAN, SUGARS,
Nni.ASsS ~, RICE,
TEAS, COTFEtS,
SOAPS, STARCH,
And Every Article embraced under the
!ira.i of
RI una ND ELlN1I IRON
Supplies,
Which ! offer To C;,sl, buyers nj
tu>>g AND EXPENSES.
Agent for all kinds of
nurh;HrEy- Wagons. Gins ana Betting,
Agricultural implements, Bucks
ssri!i!;,n, Stoves, Enicinan-S
Corn Mills,
liH all rticlcS Of practical use, which are
offered at M,tLJttcthIt!'~ I!Ic"S n,id expenses
.y,!.F. t,.I.
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And all articles Of practical use, which are
offered! at Nni'yt"t"I,!'~ I'!Hc''s ""f expenses
.t,i,E..t} 4
The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-08-17
Important to, Property Holders
and Tenants.

The New Orleans Sanitary and Excavating Compa-
ny beg leave to inform the citizens of New Orleans
that they bave perfected all the necessary arrange
ment and prepared to execute orders for the
cleaning and emptying Of prives and sinks
The apparatus used is known the "Odorless TX
eavating Apparatus" and is the as that used
In New York, Washington, Baltimore and other large
cities of the North, consisting of pump or forcne
engine, an air tight tank and deodorizing attach
ment by which the contents of vaults and sinks can
be removed without creating any nuisance or often
sive ODER during the ordinary working hours Of the
day as well as at night and with the greatest eff
cheney and dispatch.
This system not only inaugurates valuable sani-
ary reform, but is much cheaper than any other sys
tenn now in use.
Further information can be had regarding the work
ing OF the new system at the Office of the company,
1853 Common street. and all orders left there ad-
dressed to Box 913, PostOice, will receive prompt
attention. my15
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No tea drinker should fail to visit the Tea De-
pot, Camp street.
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Provisions.

Provisions.
500 BBIs Original Louisville MESS PORK
100 bbls Prime MESS PORK.
100 bbls RUMP PORK.
so hall bbls Pig, Family and MESS PORK.
100 casks BACON CLEAR SIDES.
100 casks BACON SHOULDERS.
so casks CLEAR RIB SIDES.
In store and arriving, for sale by
E. K CONVERSE,
aus lot "a Magazine street.
Barnes's Hotel.
TNETE CHAMPETRE AND DANCE
On the Platform in front of the Hotel
EVERY SATURDAY AND WEDNESDAY
During the Season.
Music Dy the Band Of the 18th Infantry.
J. d. MEYER CO, Proprietors.
au6 Fr&Satf
N L. RANLETT g. co.
BAGGING, TIES. CORDAGE, ETC.i
0OOO Rolls standard Domestic and Calcutta
OOOU BAGGING, in store and to arrive.
EUREKA. LUDLOW, DOUBLE ANCHOR, Etc,
Delivered in Galveston or New Orleans in lots te
suit purchasers.
Boards LOCK and STAR BUCKLE TIE,
Atlowest market quotations.
MANILA, sIsAL and HEMP CoRDAGE, ETC
"a, rs, IS Peters street.
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DEALER IN NEW AND SECOND HAND
FURNITURE,
1J2 Camp Street, near st. Patrick's Church
Sells Second Hand Furniture in the best Of order
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Iron Cotton Ties.
THE CELEBRATED ARROW TIE.
BEST IN USE FOR BALING COTTON.
For Sale aI s Ia Cents Per Pound,
With discount on lots of 500 bundles of "a per cent
and on lots of 1000 bundles Of per cent.
For sale by
STONE TUT, New Orleans,
OGDEN BELL, New Orleans
CHISM l. BOYD, New Orleans,
WIN. DILLON, New Orleans.
]. r. BOARMAN New Orleans.
BORLAND ARCHER, New Orleans
P. HARDY, New Orleans.
N. B.-Anow Ties Pieced Bands IL feet feet
inches at 3a cents per pound.
R-w RAYNE & CO., General Agents.
Ap2y 3m
JOHN McENERY. 7. C. W. ELLIS. E. JOHN ELLIS
McENERY, ELLIS & ELLIS,
ATTORNEYS AT LAW,
So Camp street,
apis sm NEW ORLEANS.
st. Charles Hotel.
St. Charles Street, Between Common r.
Gravier.
This Hotel has since 1852 been the leading Hotel
in the South and is better prepared to entertain
guests than at any period since its opening.
The proprietors have spared no expense In fttinS
up the house. and both as to furniture and the II
rangements Of the culinary department. it L. NJ
rivaled.
Transient visitors will find the st. ChsrIes tn
most delightful ~ well - the most central Hotel
the citv nh1T
John g. Fleming,
144.....-..Poydrn Street--..-...---.I@<
He has the largest assortment
GAS FIXTURES NOW IN THE CITY,
Having just received from New York . fresh sap
ply of the latest patterns.
All Of which for cash, cSn be purchased ct the
lowest possible prices.
Chandeliers and Gao FIXTURES re-bronzed in style
equal to that of the manufacturers Fl4l
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Races
-.t #se TO TAKE PLACE AT THE +.
Z. IN Z E2 G. r. q u III ID - !,
/ On sunday, August %, 1878, IS
DURING THE GRAND RURAL FESTIVAL
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SUFFERERS
BY THE LATE OVERFLOW IN FRANCE.
GRAND RING TOURNAMENT AT P. M.
The following ntemen are entered in this Race:
Messrs D. vincens Louis Mercere,
John B. Foley, c. Bonecaze,
A. N Cornibe 81 b. Foley, Jr.
PRIZE, ONE COLO MEDAL.
T RUNNING RACIAL o'clock Z. NJ, mile heats
to rule bar weights purse $50. $40 to first horse $l5
to second, entrance money, sl2, to tn I'd horse
VIM Thomas enters b. h. Capt Reader. Colors, blue
and red 45aFfEEa rio g5iGg 81.
P. Bruats enters b. m. American Girl. Colors black
and black
P Rillieax enters b. m Q. o. J. Colors, white and
white .4..
sULKY RACE-Mile heats; Purse ss5 $40 to first
horse, SIS to second, entrance money to third
Hugo Bedwitz enters CHI. h. Bismarck.
j. b. Kelly enters b. h. Walter.
Brooks enters Black Pony. t-t&
H. Laroussini enters bl. "a. Jenny Day.
Mcknight enters b. h. Theirs; and Little Dan.
JUDGES-Nes. rs. Ben. Harrison, Chat ma; II.
Bonnabel Chas McMurdo, Geo. Sromeyer, i.
/ COMM TTEE-H B. Foley, D. Po,helu, A. Gull
lemet AleI. Dumestre, Il. Stephens. r.,. 4 FL
|
GRAND RURAL FESTIVAL
Benefit of the Sufferers by the Late Overflow
|. in France,
under the patronage Of the COMMITTEE OF RE
LIEF OF THE FRENCH BENEVOLENT so
CIETIES of New Orleans, assisted by Commit zee
of Ladies and Gent emen, at the
FAIR GROUNDS,
I On Sunday, August %, 1878.
COMMITTEE OF ORGANIZATION.
HONORARY PRESIDENTS
discount D'ABZAC, Consul Of France. ...
FELIX LIMET, President of the Relief Committee.
G. j. LEEDS, Mayo; of New Or cans.
VICE PRESIDENTS. -.f.ir... "a. .=
The Presidents of the various Benevolent French
Societies of New Orleans
* ! Mr.. N. MARKS
Hon. L. A. WIL1Z
II Judge A. L. TiSsOT
President of the Executive Committee:
ERNEST MERILH.
Treasurer-M. VERGNOLE.
Secretary-JULES' DESCA.
Programme:
AF $50 O'CLOCK.
Urdnu OEertuIe-- Lid Muetle
By band of twenty-four musicians.
AT 3 O'CLOCK.
Grand Shoe Trick Robert Macaire-Fat Men Race,
not less than 200 pounds-Climbing and Shaking
Poes-Gressy Pig-Egg Race-Sack Race, and
various other sports too numerous to mention.
AT "A O'CLOCK.
Grand Ring Tournament, something new.
AT O'CLOCK-RACFS.
Running race, mile heat; four horses entered.
Entries So. FIRST prize $40; second prize,
tries.
Suky race one mile; five horses entered Entries
g. First prize, $40; second prize, SIS. y = W.
AT $50 O'CLOCK.
Various amusements and sports including balloon
ascensions and Dancing on the Platform.
AT O'CLOCK.
Grand Ball in the Exposition Building.
AT 9 O'CLOCK.
Grand Display of Fireworks by Professor j. Fer
rouilet.
Restaurant, refreshments ice cream and bars etc,
at City prices kept by Ladies and Gentlemen for the
benefit of the entererise. -
ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS. Children Free.
N. b. The Committee reserves the right to refuse
admttance by refundiug price of ticket to the holder
All tickets sold for the 18th will be good for the ed
Z. MERILH. President.
j. DESCA, Sec etary SuTuThSa&Su
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AUCTION SALES THIS DAY.

r. N. B. J. Montgomery sol Household Furni.
ture, Carpets, Mirrors, Mattresses, etc.. 81 Camp
street.
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SUMMER RESORTS.

1875 ~1S75
GRAND ISLE HOTEL.
THE ONLY REAL SURF BATHING IN THE
SOUTH. rE
Fish, Oysters and Game unlimited. Fine Sailing
and Fishing. n
Terns-$i5 per month"; $40 per week. 50 50 per
day. Liberal terms to families and excursion par
ties.
Steamers leave Harvey s Canal every SATURDAY
and TUESDAY at o'clock A. NJ. returning to the
city every Monday and Thursday evening at 5
o'clock. B. MARGOT
je16 I'm - Proprietor
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Our stock of COTTON DUCK is tire largest and
best assorted in the South We furnish any of
the above ARTICLES at a nent's notice. as we keep
them on hand all ready for use
CASSIDY g. MILLER,
a5 Camp street. near POydras
N. B. Our stock of BUNTING is large and well
assorted. aus I'm