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Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
Character In Handwriting.

Many people laugh, says writer in
an English magazine, at what Is called
graptomancy, or thu art of Judging
characters BY handwriting, and yet all
acknowledge that handwriting does In
dicate something. Every one allows a
difference between q mans and q
woman's hsnd. We hear people speak
of vulgar hand, a gentlemanly hand, a
clerkly hand, and so forth. I had once,
said Archbishop Wheatly, a remarkable
proof that handwriting is sometimes, at
least, an index to character. I had q
pupil at Oxford whom I liked in most
respects greatly. There WIS but one
thing about him which seriously dis
satisfied me, and that, as I often told
him, was his handwriting. It was not
bad as writing, but it had mean,
shutting character in it, which always
inspired me with q feeling Of suspicion.
While he remained at Oxford I saw
nothing to justify this suspicion but .
transaction in which he was afterward
engaged, in which I saw more OF his
character than had done before, con-
vinced me that the writing had spoken
truly. But I knew of a much more
curious case, in which a celebrated
graptomancer was able to Judge OF
character more correctly by handwriting
than he had been able to do by personal
observation. He was on visit to q
friends house, where, among other
guests, he met lady whose conversa-
ton and manners greatly struck him,
and for whom he conceived strong
friendship, based on the esteem he felt
for her as a singularly truthful, pure
minded and single hearted woman. The
lady of the house, who knew her real
character to be the very reverse OF what
she seemed, was curious to know
whether Mr.. Blank would be able to
discover this by her handwriting. 40
cordingly she procured q slip OF this
lady's writing (having ascertained ne
had never seen it) and gave it to him
one evening as the handwriting OF q
friend of hers whose character she wish
ed him to decipher. His usual habit,
when no undersook to exercise this
power, WIS to take slip of a letter, cut
down lengthwise 30 as not to show any
sentences, to his room at night and to
bring down his judgment in writing the
next morning. On this occasion, when
the party were seated at the breakfast
table, the Lady whose writing he had
unconsciously been examining made
some observation which particularly
struck Mr.. Blank as seeming to betoken
q very noble and truthful character. He
expressed his admiration of her senti-
ment very warmly, adding at the same
time to the lady Of the house: Not 80,
by the way, your friend" and he put
into her hand the slip of writing OF hel
guest which she had given him the even
ing before, over which he had written
the words Fascinating, false and
hollow hearted" The lady Of the house
kept the secret. and Mr.. Blank neve,
knew that the writing on which he had
pronounced so severe judgment was
that of the friend he sogreatly admired
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
"Couldn't Fool Him."

They tell this story of Maine green
horn. who recently made a visit to Bos-
ton: Seeing o hotel sign, he entered
and inquired the price OF lodging.
"One dollar" said the obliging clerk,
handing him pen and pointing to the
register. -"What am ! to do with this
here pen9" said the rustic. "Wby,
put your name on the book" said the
clerk, "and I will assign YOU room at
once" "Not as you knows on, said
the young man from Maine, "!you don't
catch me. Ny father signed his name
onct onto book, sich as those ere
t,atent right fellows carry round-not
nigh 50 big as that-and he had t. pay
81 700. No, sir, ZEE, I ken pay my, ~,
wsy, bat dent sign no note, you Dot J.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
Suggested by James Parton's Marriage

I married widow who had grown
up step-daughter. My father visited
my house very often, fell in love with
my step-daughter, and married her. SO
my father became my son-in-law, and
my step daughter my mother, because
she was my fathers wife. Some time
after my wife had son; he was my
fathers brother-in-law, and my uncle;
for he was the brother of my step p-daugh'
ter. My fathers wife, that is, my step.
daughter, also had son; ne was OF
course. nv brother, and in the mean
time nv erandchild, for he was the son
of nv daughter. My wife was my
grandmother, because she was my
mothers mother. I was my wife's hus'
band bsun and grandchild at the same time,
and as the husband of persons grand
mother is his grandfather, was my owl
grandfather.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
The WinslOws.

The pastor of the church to which the
family of Winslow, the forger, belonged
has written letter in which he denies
that either the parents or relatives OF
the criminal were of bad character, as
has been reported. The father OF the
forger is spoken of as a person OF feeble
health and of upright Christian charac:
ter, while the mother was noted for heS
strongly sympathetic and religious ma
ture. "They came," he says, from
the town of Barnard, Vt, and are not
Of the family Of Wipslows from Barre,
Meas.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30
A BlOOdthirsty Judge.

Recorder Hackett, of Ne York, used
the following singular remarks in pass
ing sentence upon a criminal: "You
have also declared your readiness to kill
all who interfere with you, and 60 armed
for that purpose. I would like to meet
Won some time when in your lawless
moods you are fixed for killing: Ia
teach you lesson you would not forget
as long as you live. I now sentence you
to two years, with hard labor. in the
penitentisryI"
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30

"Ain't it pretty9" said Mrs. g., hold
ing up'her new bonnet. "There's some
charming ideas in that, 1 can tell you. /"
"Glad Of it," said John. "1t's just as
well to have ideas somewhere about your
head, you know" and he passsd to
catch q hair brush on the ay.
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30

The United States commissioner of
Indian affairs wants Congress to give
him an appropriation to enable him to
sand q large delegation Of our aborigiaes
10 the Centennial expoatten,
Port Royal standard and commercial. [volume] (Beaufort, S.C.) 1874-1876, 1876-03-30

The Astounding Story of a Dead Farmers
Return..-James Swingle's Mysterious
Disappenrance...The Midnight Cry Of
Murder.-Dlscovery OF a Skeleton..-
Marriage Complications.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
RIVER ITEMS.

The river is in pretty fair low-watcr
boating stag. The Acme passed down
yesterday witt q good load. She was
drawing near iet.
Capt. Jno. NJ. krun has purchased
thS Bertha Drummer I'd will place her
in the DArbonnc trao> Shr will he
up next week.
The Jimmie Baker havina,ccn thor
oughly repaired left New Orleans
Tuesday, Capt. Marble in cOmm,b
The Ouachita Transportation I'm
pany will enter the following pack.,
for the season: J. II. Hanna, Will
John Howard and Bastrop.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

MIR. !. ID. Howell, of Morehouse, was
waylaid and shot, 10 miles from this
place, Wednesday, on the Monroe and
Bastrop road. One bail lodged in his
right arm, and another passed through
the tail of his coat. The assassin was
just at the edge of the road, SO close
that the smoke of his gun came into
Mr.. Howell's face, but he could not be
seen. Mr.. ii. was coming to Monroe
with cotton and was riding along leis-
urcly ut the time, but some distance
behind his wagons. He has no idea
who the guilty party was, having no
enemy on earth that he is aware Of.
'Che wound in the arm is not serious.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The New York Observer is out with
its prospectus for the .htly-1it1h gear. Ii
is !, large paper of the first class, and
should be in every family in the land.
Those who do not take it should send for
Il spccicnn copy ut once, or, better yet,
should send the price for Il year. Amy
person desiring a comprehensive week
ly newspaper, filed with just the news
that every family wants, and free from
clap-trap or objectionable matter of any
kind, will hardly do better than to send
&3.15 to S. I. Prime Il Co., ~ Park
Row, New York, and receive the OBJ
server postpaid.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The different editions of the SUN during
the next year will be the same during
e year 1h@ at eeE St Ps Use ne da'y
pages, and on Sundays sheet of eight
pages. or SO broad columns; while the week.
the same dimensions and character that are
already familiar to our friends.
The SUN will continue to DO the strenu-
GUS advocate of reform and retrenchment
and of the substitution of statesmanship
wisdom, and integrity for hollow pretence
government of the people by the people and
for the people, a. opposed to government
counting of votes, enforced by military vio-
lence. 1t will endeavor to supply its rea-
ders-a body now not far from a million Of
SOulS-with the most careful, complete and
trustworthy accounts of current events, and
will employ for this parpose a numerous
correspondents. It's reports rom Wash.
and fearless and it viii doubtless continue
who thrive by plundering the Treasury or
by usurping what the law does not give
them; while it will endeavor to merit the
confidence of the public by defending the
| rights Of the people against the encroach-
| ments funjustitied power.
ce nns a shs 90 s o SUS p % Ss
The SUNDAY sun, eight pages, 20 a
year, posi- PAID
The WEEKLY SUN, eight pages of Sc
broad columns, will be furnished during
1877 at the rate Of 81 a year, post paid.
The benefit of this large reduction from
| the pr evious rate for the WEEKLY can be
| enjoyed by individual subscribers without
| the necessity of making up clubs. At the
same time, if any of our friends choose to
| aid in extending our circulation, we shall
be grateful to them, and every such person
who sends us ten or more Subscribers from
one place will be entitled to ono copy of the
paper for himself without charge. At one
dollar IL year, postage paid. the expenses Of
paper and printing are barely repaid and,
considering the size of the sheet and the
people will consider the WEEKLY sun
| the cheapest newspaper published in the
world, and we trust also ono OF the very
best. Address.
THE Sun, New York City, N. Y.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The indignation against Grants ar
bitrary proceeding is almost universal.
All the Northern Democrats and the
better Republicans are clamorous for
mis- Impeachment.
Opera fiannels can be bought for less
than cost at the cheap cash store of
Morris ROoS.
Morris Roos has justs' eceived a large
lot of the latest styles of ladies cloaks,
which he offers at low prices.
Ladies merino vests in all sizes can be
bought at low prices at the cheap store
of Morris Roos.
At the cheap store Of Morris Roos is
the place for you to buy your black
alapacas.
Blankets are sold cheaper at Morris
Roos' store than any store in the city.
Split zephyr in all colors can be found
ut the cheap cash store of Mr. RoOs.
CHRISTMAS PREssENT.-A New Howe
Sewing Machine.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

COOP LIVING.-SWeet country but
ter, choice syrup, fresh flour, oatmeal,
cracked wheat, New York and West
crn dairy cheese, Fulton market beef,
choice dric! fruits, canned goods, and
choice groceries generally, of best quail
ity, and cheap for cash at Sholars 4
Key'S.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
VIM. HARRIS.

nj MANUFACTURER of Saddles, Harness
Wl and Brides of the latest styles. Keeps
constantly on hand full supply Of collars collars,
lines, blind-bridles, martingales, girths,
whips and spurs of the best make. Re-
pairing done with neatness and dispatch
Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
as to style and price of work. Orders from
the country solicited. Third door below II.
Gerson, Grand street, Monroe, La. Hides
taken in exchange for ready-made work.
Nov. "a, 1876. lift
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The ladies of the Presbyterian church
are making active preparations for a
supper ut Gerspach's Hall next Tuesday
night. The proceeds are to go toward
paying for balance due on the building.
The supper will have the attraction o.:
excellent music and in the bill of fare
oysters in every style will be included
free.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
OBITUARY..

Thomas S. Sorg died in Monroe. 10Th OF
November, 1876, after severe and painful
spell of sickness lasting nearly six weeks.
His age was "a years, months and IL days.
Deceased was born at Hesson, Germany,
but was brought in infancy to this country.
At the outbreak of the late war he was liv-
ing in Catahoula parish, and there Joined
the Confederate army, leaving with tho
first company. He was taken prisoner at
one time, and spent n term of imprison-
ment in Fort Delaware, he rejoined his COM
nand and served till peace was declared.
Deceased was a citizen of liberal views, a
man of kind heart, neighbor always
ready to help and II husband and father de-
voted to his family,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
ALBERT RICHTER,
IA UpHOI.STERE

Mnchin Made Mattress Mnnmfa cturer,
MONROE, LA.
Furniture re-upholstered and repaired
vanishing, carpet laying, etc. Makes
moss, etc, centre of corn shucks or excel
sior, to use on either side, superior and
cheaper than the hand made old style cot
ton top. Special attention IL paid to the
| renovatinS of old mattresses, hitch, by this
new invention, are made equal to new
ones. Oct. %, 1876. Gm
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Mr.. Bryce Icills has over 800 pieces
sheet music, both vocal and instrument
tai, waltzes, polkaS, mazulSas, schot-
t;cllcs, 4uadrills and gallops, which he
is selling twenty-five per cent less than
publishers prices.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
THE PARLOR SALOON,
GRAND STREET, MONROE, LA.

After thorough repairs and the addition
of many improvements, is re-opened to the
public, with the assurance that the best
qualities of Liquors and Cigars will DO kept
at the bar, and customers will be served
with promptness and poiiteness.
O. W. PIERCE,
Proprietor.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The undersigned takes pleasure in making
known that he is now well prepared
before the war, if not better, to do all kinds
IF work, either in
Manufacturing on Requiring
Ready made work kept on hand speci-
mems OF VIII ich may be seen by calling at the
Factory. he will also carry on a general
blacksmith shop, arranged tn do all kinds Of
blacksmith hing. Terms reasonable.
April 20 1869. n:,0--- FIR. ENDOM.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
ATTENTIONS!

T ICENCE and tax payers, study your in
IL terest. II. kINDEkMANN,0 on DeSiard
street, has some City and Parish scrip for
sale AT discount.
December l, 1870. st
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
NEW MARkI.T HOUSE.

The undersigned has opened has opened
his new market house, and will be pleased
to supply tho best of eats at all hours of
the day. His old patr' E" arc respectfully
invited To com" md o''a =
ESr Wnnie
! So per pound.
Dec. 10 lS73.-l4:ti.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
DUOTOCRAPIIIC.
Z . w NJ f. A LY

Has returned to Monroe and resumed bust
ness at his old stand. corner Second and De
'Siard SITS, where he is prepared to produce
the late improved photographs. Give
- q call. Oct. IA, ls7C.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

EeS Sickness, in the form of three
chills and fevers, the past week, is the
Editors apology for lack of editorial in
this issue.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Ladies kid gloves in all the latest
shades and best makes, two and three
buttons, soc Il pair ut the cheap store of
Morris ROOS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Boots, shoes and hosiery, for every
body, superior in workmanship and
very low for casl, ut Sholars Il KEYS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Dry goods, clothing, shoes, boots,
notions and hosiery, ut low prices can
he found at the cheap store of Morris
Zoos
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Mr.. II. Gerson has supplied his NAM
moth store with gas and gas-light. He
thinks the change 4 great improve
nlent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
MONROE FERRY.

MONROE FERRY.
FREE TRADE WITH MONROE!
The Board of Trade of Monroe inform the
public that, on all Persons and teams bring
ing cotton to Monroe for salo and returning,
b FERRIAGE WILL BE FREE
at tho Monroe Ferry. Any other person,
crossing at the Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback or In IL vehicle who
purchases merchandise to sufficient
amount from any member Of tho Board of
Trade, will have refunded to him by tho
whom tho purchase liz made, tho amount
paid for ierriage in coming to Monroe and
will be given free ticket for ferr'ao" 81
returning.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The sales of cotton the past week
are down somewhat. Mi(ldling lOic.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
VlCI<'S
ILLUSTTATED PRICED CATALOGUE

Fifty pages--:SOO illustrations, with De-
scriptions of thousands of the best Flowers
and Vegetables in the world, and tie ,ctey to
y,'O1O heM--all for TWO CENT postage
stamp. Printed in German and English.
Vick's Floral Guide, Quaterly 25c a year.
Vick'S Flower and Vegetable Garden,
soc in paper: in elegant cloth covers, 81 90.
Address. JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N. Y.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

NIol,air fringes in all colors for ladies
dresses, are sold ut very low figures ut
the cheap store of Morris Roos.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Go to the cheap cash store of Morris
Roos for bargains in dress goods.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

The weather is clear, cool and very
dry. Heavy frOsts are very frequent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

1t is fact that Ril!s' five cent cigars
are the best ever sold in our city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Ladies Cardinal lace ties can be found
at the cheap cash store of Morris Roos.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Dress goods, and low prices, both
can be found at the cheap store of Nor.
ris IsOOs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
HALF RATES FOR COTTON
FROM
RAYVILLE AND ALL PLACES WEST
OF IT.

Monroe, La, Oct. 10, 1876.
The undersigned mem bers of the Monroe
Board of Trade, who purchase Cotton from
above points, VEIL pay halfthe freight, he
seller paying tho other half Liberal
price paid for Cotton. Merchandise sold
as low for Cash rs nt any place in the
South. All are invited to try our market.
II. GERSON, .. MEYER,
J. q. SANDERS, u. a. BREARD,
H. KING, $. MARX, j. BAER.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
THE SUN.

THE SUN.
1877 .............. NEW YORK............... 1877
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

We are indebted to Sublett Brothers
for late st. Louis papers.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08

Mr.. Rills only asks one cent profit on
his five cent cigars.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-08
Omaehita Tele9raph.

W w w W ~ - w ~ W. ~ - ~ II ~ ,
MONROE. La. DECEMBER S, 1876.
Can't be beat, Rills' five cent cigar.
BRIDAL PREsENr.-AH Howe Sewing
Machine.
Mr.. Rills only asks one cent profit on
his five cent cigars.
We are indebted to Sublett Brothers
for late st. Louis papers.
It is fact that Ril!s' five cent cigars
are the best ever sold in our city.
Go to the cheap cash store of Morris
Roos for bargains in dress goods.
The weather is clear, cool and very
dry. Heavy frosts are very frequent.
Ladies Cardinal lace ties can be found
at the cheap cash store of Morris Roos.
Dress goods, and low prices, both
can be found at the cheap store of Nor
ris Roos.
NIolair fringes in all cOlors for ladies
dresses, are sold ut very low figures ut
the cheap store of Morris Roos.
The sales of cotton the past week
amount to about 800 bales. Prices
are down somewhat. Middling lOic.
Boots, shoes and hosiery, for every
body, superior in workmanship and
very low for cash ut Sholars Il Keys.
Mr. III. GerSOn has supplied his man.
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
THE SANITARIUM FAIR.


fair In mid OF the Seaside Shnitarium for shc destitute
and sick children Of Now York city commenced
on Monday evening a. the Academy OF Music, undcr
the auspices OF the ladies Of the West eide Relief Asso-
ciaton and will continue until the 10th inst The pro-
Goods OF the far bo used for the erection pa
vilons and other suitable buildings the shore
for the reception VI the large numbers OF litto
patients plentiful during the oppressive summer
months. Tho Academy Is handsomely decorated with
flags and nowcrs and GraulIas iul band will bc In
tendance every evening The tables twelve In ALL
provided with numerous and some very costly articles
comprising objects OF practical utility, well as ec
CANT kncknacEs suitable Tor Adornment Besides,
there arc negro Ministries, Punch and Judy
show, a panorama and other amuscments for
those who choose 10 attend. IL is also proposed 10
have o Martha Washington tea parry IN tho
arbor erected in the centre oil the hall, and a
Young Ladies' Ro Match, the best shot OF every team
TO be awarded with gold medal Any lady willing 70
join any Of tho teams already formed can DO Al
together the affair arranged with skill and TASTE and
tho public attending, Will not only contribute iew
ard charitable institution but VIII also spend an en-
iovo oblo
The New York herald., 1876-12-13
A CONSULAR AGENCY ABOLISHED.

prom The Hampshire Eng Telegraph, Nov. cal
Many OF our readers would DO not little surprised
notice that at the meeting OF The Town CouAc, On
Thursday last, tno Mayor read munication iron
the Home once announcing that tho United States
consular agency NJ Portsmouth had been discoa.
tnaed It's not perhaps generally known shat the
consular service Of the United States or lao
gone very serious change. and 10 only necessary 70
refer 10 another local cascvis, that Of Southampson,
10 provo the extent OF that change. The
post at Southampton bciug a State appointment
with salary sf t2,to0. has always bees
been nominated Dy the Prssidcnt. Under Tho sweep
changes that have just been brought about rank
and salary have altogether vanished and the consu-
late reduced simply to an agency We do not presume
to dictate The United states Congress as 10 what
changes they ought ought not ~ make In their rep
rcscntatves abroad. We have simply ~ do with Ports
mouth, England's greatest naval station, which 10
frequently visited by ships Of tho United Stassa
navy, and where = consular agent has resided
iur perhaps a quar,cr OF century. To dlscoa-
inuc that representation altogether, withous
assigning any reason for dong So, IL II not %
insult ut stigma that would not be tolerated
across the Atlantic II Brush consulate agency
wore be closed under similar clrcumstancea We
hope correct IN assuming that thcse changes
we're made prospect OF the Presidential election.
and that when the excitement II over wo shall nj
things Meanwhile it viii not wc sure, DO verS
gratifying Tor American citizens 10 know that whtje
every country OF any Importance has lis consul vice
agent at Portsmouth, tho Great Republic, whoeo
psopIoswarm here during Vie summer moAtna = -
tepreaentsd