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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
ImiGr0tiOn.

We believe IL we'll directed efforts were
made there would DO no difficulty in secur-
ing large emigration to Louisiana, not
only laborers, but OF wealthy and substan-
tisl farnlers form the North and West
There In y fearful amount of ignorance
abroad in relation to Louisiana, and j.,
should be corrected. Labor is better paid
here than in nyother portion of the world.
The lands returns an abundant crop to the
tarmer-tt Is already worth its equivalent
IN gold. The State In traversed in every
direction BY navisable streams, and there
IL transportation convenient to every farm
or plantation. Lands are Very cheap. The
osat plantations can be purchased at one
third of what they sold, before. the war.
The lands are a. intrensically rs valuable
n ever. They produce the Same amount of
cotton, which sells as readily rs it ever did,
ut An Ancreased price. II there is such an
organization In existence In this parish as
an Emigration, Society we suggest TINT
they publish q phanphelt with maps, with
full and accurate description Of this sec.
ton, the location aud price of lands i'm.
proved and unimproved, the value of the
producte ofthe soil, price orlabor, cost of
living, geographical Information in fact
every thing that would interest persons
seeking new homes. "''vrI
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
Morrison FinAn cial BIZ,

"AsHrNGroN, Jan. l0.-The following are
the points of Mr.. Morrison's financial bill
which was presented to the House late this
afternoou: The first section requires the
Secretary of the Treasury to retain all gold
not required for interest on tho public debt
until the amount is 80 per cent. of the out
standing United States notes. The second
section requires the banks to keep 80 per
cent. of all interest received on bonds in
coin TO the account of the legal reserves
ana also such additional sum a., added to
tho amount OF the reserve, will equal so per
cent. OF the bank circulation. The third
seetian repeals the legal tender act to take
second sections is reached, and repeats, to
take erect at once, so much of the resurnp-
the date Of resump tion. Ofcourse hen the
legal tender act is repealed resumption by
the banks must be in gold. The leading
resume; whereas, the present resumption
non,aesing act forces assumption without
preparation for or ability to resume.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
The Great NepOleon's Superstition.

Count Sesur, whose memoirs have, nj
his own request, been published now after
his death, confirms what is already known
OF Napoleon the Frst'S superstition and
fatalism. Tho veteran historian instances
the Emperor's intense alarm when the
palace of Prince SchwnrZenburg, tho Aus
TRAN Ambassador III Paris, caught fire and
was destroyed during Napoleon':i marriage
to the Austrian Princess Maria Louisa
Long atterward the Emperor connected
Austrins treachery with that event, and
expressed himself greatly relieved when
ne was told OF he battle of Dresden in 1913
enemy's lines. This however, proved un-
true, for the General who had fallen was
MORGAN, whom Napoleon himself had ban
ished on false charge, and who had taken
service under tho Austrian Government.
Prince Schwarzenberg lived to lead the
taking up his residence in the new palace,
which had been built meanwhile on the
inspired Napoleon with so much superstiti-
Gus terror.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Tho Democratic members OF the :Louisi-
ana House OF Repreaentativsss have agreed
not to pass any appropriation bills until the
Senate passes and the Governor signs and
promulgates the election bill that passed
the House. 1t was our desire at the begin
ming of the session and we relate it and fully
endoar Q the move. We always did belize
that starvation was better than reason With
Radicals. If the Radicals desire to perpet-
nate their power by the old infqufty-the n
let them defray the expenses of the usurpa
ton out oftheir own pockets.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

The late heavy rains have thoroughly,
tested the value of Mayor Endom's i'm
Provements on the streets OF Monroe. TIL,
street crossings, bitches, are in better con
dition than they have been for years, and
we'll deserved praise is frequently bestowed
on the judicions gentlemen who have had
charge of the work. They will deserve
still further praise if they can manage to
supply att small coat to the city, u few
street lamps placed at weil-chosen points
in this city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

\ remedy for very distressing com
plant is given below copied from the
Boston Globe. and is given for what it is
worth:
SIR-Will you please insert ia the dali,
or weekly, for the benefit of those who suf-
fer from dyspepsia or indigestion, that toul
tablespoonfuls of limo water, mixed with
glass Of cows's milk, will cure the worst
form ofthe above distressing disease in Il
few days. know by experience, being IA
ed like 4 magic, and have ielt like u new
born man ever since, which is some weeks
ago. saw the receipt in tho Scientific
American issued a few weeks ago. If you
know the terrible suffering of this disease
you would not hesitate to insert it..
Boston, Jan. 26. SUBaCkIREH.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
Cheap SiaOeS.

The Shoe and Leather teportcr saws
that the tendency toward cheap shoes
which has boon observed for the, past eigh-
teen months seems now to be general.
Mann facturers are turning out large gum
titles OF goods to meet this demand, which
80 closely resemble the same grades Of pre-
vious years as to defy the scrutiny of any
but experts TO defeat their interioritv
Using quite as good leather over, they
are saving III the quality OF the trimmings.
In some respects this cannot fail to inittrc
trade and to benefit the small shoemakerS.
The excellence of factory work has yer,
largely driven the shoemalsers out of thciI
shops. But deterioration into quality OF
factory work will set many Il hammer to
ringing on the lapstone.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

! The Changers of this section seem TO be
unable to devise any better solution of the
labor question than sending to Alabama
for more negroes. We notice that the
planters of Eastern Taxns are bringing con
siderable numbers OF German laborers
from st. Louis and seem to be much pleased
with them. It costs less to get them than
to import negroes, and they make bette,
servants, tenants AMI citizens after they gel
bore. BY all means let tho Changers OF
this section put stop to this negro traffic
and bring in white laborers. If possible.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
sen.sor sr.ee and the Radicals.

Fac speech OF tho Colord senator Bruce
"' mississippi recently delivered in execu-
tive session of the-Senate, and which he
Threatened to make public, has caused no
little consternation among the Radicals.
The N. .. Republican characteristics IL as
impEudent and ill-timed. There can be NJ,
Question: that it WAS u terrific arrangement
"tthe Radical party for it's treatment OF col
"rei republican,. We do not regard it a.
sudden on.-brake Of passion, Of words,
uttered whtcn che bold colored Senator
would ike to recall. Wethink the opinion
uttered sre tho result of long experience.
deep study and careful thought. Senator
Bruce has certainly had the facilities Offer
60 him q forming correct Judgment as
TO the uses to which colored voters and
politicians have boon put. Senator Bruce
evidently perceivss aud recognises the fact,
II Pinchback were white, he would have
long since been admitted to a seat in the
U. 8. Senate. The question of the manner
OF his election would not have weiged Il
feather heather wonld his criminal record,
for there have been white politicians, under
tho reconstructive acts in Congress, who il
they had not been in the work house ought
to have been. The election Of Pinchback
would have been as readily acquiced in as
tho usarpatton OF Kellogg. Bruce uttered
ono truison that the only salvation of the
colored voters of the South Is In a close al
lance with the white population. His good
sense teaches him this and no has the cour-
age to ,promulgate 1t.
We have attempted time and again to-
urge this upon the colored people. Now
that one of their representatives has given
the same truth, we trust that they will hee.,
1t and join in the good work with he white
people. and rebuild the waste places in the
South -,-.-.. =.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
Boys school.

Mr. James a. Bethune, an accomplished
gentleman, finished scholar and experienc-
cd teacher, the master. And we'll may the
parents of this city congratulate themselves
in tho opportunity. They can feel assured
that their boys will always have before them
good example, and the very best atten-
ton. To retain such services a liberal pat
ronage is to DO expected and we hope that
all the idle boys will be placed where they
can treasure up the essentials ofuseful and
prosperous livos.
For particulars 500 his advertisements
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

The carpet-bag oftice-hoIders and would
be holders in Southern States are in Il sore
straight: they see the handwriting, like Bel
shazzar ut the feast. The negroes are grad.
ually breaking off from them, being both
Disguised with their sharp practices, and de-
s1rous OF Kidding themselves of formida BILE
competitors in the office-seeking business
Negro politicians are DESTROYS ofappropriat-
ing theo fhces themselves. and this cross-cut-
cling has sturbed the harmony of the party
and seriously threatens its integrity as !.
political o. northumberland Star.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Positive Results. There are numerous
remedies that cure sometimes and become
trusted as useful, but none have ever proved
40 effectual cured SO many and such re-
Markable cases-as DIR. Ayers medicines.
Tho Cherry Pectoral has restored great
number of patients who were believed TO be
hopelessly affected with consumption.
Ague Cure breaks up chilIs and fever
quickly and surely. Ayers Compound
and impurities oftho blood, cleanses the
aysteIn and restores it to vigorous health.
By its timely use many troublesome des-
orders that cause II decline OF health are
expelled cured.
Ayers Pills and their effects are too we'll
known everywhere to require any com men,
dation from MS MISREPRESENTATION, ls) Times
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
Monroe Male school.

The opening Of . new school in this city
affords ~ smother, opportunity OF urging,
a. we have often done before, the impor-
tance Of pertinent High School for boys
In Monroe: Among its Thousand other
pressinH wants, this city wants most n
good Male Academy of high grade. Not a
oomuion school taught by common teachers.
Not . temporary school taken up for live
uhood Of tpastime soon to be forsaken for
some other calling or field OF labor. Not a
mere fotine school hastily gotten up, hasti-
~ disnaisSed. and hastily forgotten. Not a
Narrow selxish sectariean or antiquated
school presided OVERLY squeers, a Grad
grind, or q learned Holofernes. What we
want n q school which shall become q fix
turs OF the town like that at Eaton, En-
gland. E1Vesvant a broad and liberal school,
thorouGhly organized and ably-conducted.
which commands the respect and patronage
OF the ~nttre. noznmSnity, draws students
from . distance, and becomes u centre of
intellectual attraction, and a moral and no
cial lever. u lssTz-!se,. rt":'!s.t =. -''
Such . school Will. do moro. to build up
our town, in the right direction, than
Board of Trade or anything else. 1t will
pay better, than anything else. I: will pay
better a. An investment than anything else
In which our citizens can invest their time
talent and money. Such MI institution
would b0 of 1Dcalculable benfit to our boys.
Going to school would have a new meaning
to them. System and Order. which, says
Edmond Burke sis the foundation of all
good things" would beget application, em-
ulation, lnanliness, and invest learning with
brighter colors. Parents would saye hum
dreds Of dollars now yearly paid for teach
ing over and unteaching what has been
mistaught to their children. And last
but not last, such an institution, as we have
outlined and to harmonize and soothe
down the hsrsh angles that too thickly ju,
out from the plain Of our society than Il
visit OF Moody and ssnky to our pious
town. T.! i5fsf - tjs.f- f..s=st{ -. .lu5
We mighs almost apologize for writing on
this, thread-bare subject. But really we,
feel that It, involves the dearest interest OF
our section Of the country. We are con-
WINGED that tho time panacea for tho mani
fold Ills Of the South Is KNowLEDaE. The
evils OF bad sgoyernrant are most speedily
and, surely renedied by popular enlighten-
msnt. The ravages of war and tyranny are
seldom. cicatrized by, those who suffer
them It is!to the rising generation tina,
We must look for the final euro. "Pou.
light in, floods upon the people," said Vic
tor Hugo. Leave your boys an education
say we. Let Monroe celebrate the Centen
NAL by establishing = Male Academy upo1
high, broad, and enduring basis.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
NEW sAEeiiS.T HOUSE..

fh" undersigned has opened has opened
his new market house, and will be pleased
10 supply the best OF meats at all hours OF
tho day. His Old patrons are respectfully
invited 10 come and see him.
%G w mole hogs, neatly butcherea, sold
III Sc per pound. j. l.. NELSON.
Dee. 70, lS.--l1:tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

The Onachita Transportation Company
havirg complied with the peoples demand
and reduced their tariff to the I4essie Tay-
lor rates, boat interests seem to DO harmo-
NOUS again. 1t is best. but it ought to be
lasting, the old rates abrogated and the
new ones adopted.
a nail in a horses shoe Ia worth nothing
unioss it is ciinched.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

According to the Boston Journal the
sandwich Islands are going; to adopt u new
nag. bnt they can't decide whct her 10 take
gray horse blanket with hole init, or an
oln vest with tho back ripped out
nations for tho Radical bloody shirt, which
has boon superseded by the sign OF stu. in
Aaron's rod, has swallowed all the rest -,
the devices of the sorcerers-Goy0cston
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Pope Plus TX, thetwo hundred n nd fifty
seventh Roman pontiff, is the two hundred
and hfty-sixth successor to ST. Peter Elect
ed pope on the 18th june and crowned on
the 2lst June, 1916, the holy father is in
the thirtieth year ofhis pontidcate. Born
on tho 18th of May, 1892, he is in his eighty
fourth year. The sacred college at present
comprises within it fifty-eight cardinals
The number of p"triarchs, primates. arch
JOB. In the British empire there are I2S
Catholic prelates.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Panl boyton tioatcd in the ice past the
tsSoa!s Yesterday evening, and amused bur
seos or Jefferson. He carried a t;,wlinc-
aieee, and frequently shot at tho sulls. He
also reciined gracefully and took several
swtSs out OF bottle, then climbed on a
cake Of Ice, danced q Jig, and wattzed back
into the wster in the midst of the ice.ti
st. Lo,tis Republican, or. '''es'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

We understand the Legislature has grant
ed 30 days leave of absence to Judge w.
J. Q. Is. to commence from Feb. 18th. This
was an unnecessary piece Of Legislation as
the Hon. Judge WAS already out ofthe State
and would have taken his 80 days whether
the Legislature wanted him to do so or not ,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

A young man in Olathe, Kansas, who il
particular abont his washing, the other day
TO his girl, and, by a strange fatality, pm,
the wrong address on each envelope and
sent thetn off. The washerwolnan was wei
pleased ut an invitation to take q ride the.
next day, but when the young lady read:
If you tnuss up my shirt boso1ns, and rub
the buttons of my collar any more, as you
did the last time, will go somewhere else, >
she cried all the evening. and declares tina,
she will never speak to him again.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

we commend the following, by Fowcl
Buxton, to the youth of tho country:
The longer live, tho more / am certain
that the great difference between men
and the insigniticant--is energy, iuvincihle
discrimination, "A purpose, once fixed and
then death or victory! That quality will do
and no talents, no circumstances. no oppor-
tunity, Will make II two-leggei creature
a man without il.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

From the humorous able counsel en-
ployed by Bahrock. and from the course
thoy are pursuing in excluding evidence
and conducting the trial, it wonli seem
that he, ut least thinks himaeif in Il bad
box. Gen. Grant has test flied to tho hon
cstN OF Hahcock on the principle, we s,,r
pose, OF honor nmong--otlirc-h holders. Now
lot fab testify to Grants honesty
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
Billings.

AS might have been anticipated, Grant
has appointed and the U. S. Senate has
confirmed Billings as U. S. District Judge
for Louisiana.
The appointment surprises no one. He
succeeds Durrell, the drunken Judge, who
on his own motion at IL O'Clock at night,
wrote the order that enslaved Louisiana.
Billings was OF counsel for Kellogg and
has been intimately connected with all re
1nfamies Of the usurpation. He i, worth to
succeed Dnrrell. His appointment means
that in 1876, the administration has dirt V
work to do in Louisiana, and Billings is the
plant tool to do it. With packed juries by
Packard, under the control Of such II Judge
we may expect lively time.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

zen. Lafayette left Que SON Georra
Washington Lafayette, and two daughters
All or whom are now dead. The son Ioft
i've children, who are now living: the elder
dauShter len two daughters, and the youu-
ger son and three daughters
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

The following rules for the government,
y! ch!loren were fret presented in one OF
MI. Jacob Ahbott's books, and have been
ofEreat service to many successful teachers.
When you consent, consent cordially.
when you refuse, refuse finally: when Won
often, never scofd." Az
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Let poor woman's clothes alone,
They're none Of your concern
She never makes no FUN Of your'n-
Then don't poke fun at horn"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

On account of the high water the cars
ceased to mako through trips Monday.
Cars at each end with small boats between
will accommodate travellers and carry the
mails.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Six hundred pieces music for sale at r.
Rills' at Sc, 10 and Csc per pieca.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Mr.. B. Rills Will receive a',ses sions
for all papers. Magazines or fa44as.iicals
published in the United States, s3aSGurope
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

B. Rills, is closing ont large lot of Ane
sheet music at SO per cent below publish
er's prices.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Don't forget that you eau buy books,
stationery and fancy goods at &. Rills' at
lower figures than ever before offered in
North louisiana.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Tcs. rhymes with ice. but the old profes.
sor has been unable, SO FAR, to get up
first class freeze this winter.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

Would it not be we'll for our city fathers
20 secure city Park for their posterityP
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
MISCELLANEOUS.
N!ACaN$! s.xsSONS.

Twenty five Two and FnUr-lIafsa Iron
Axle Wagons, made by the celebrat ed
SttIdhakor Manufacturing Co., inst re-
ceired and for sale at tho lowest market
rates by FRED lISDONI
OctOber::. lSI::.-:itf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
@pfal gtems.

It you want cheap music go to b. Rills'
bookstore.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

"A Texas paper nonlin ates candidates for
"; Death notices are published at the same
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
n OF BURNED OUT!
The Old Stand BY.

Fl. KING, JR.,
Informs his patrons and the pub that
he has on hand a complete stock of
GENERAL MERCHANDISE,
- INCLUDING --
GROCERIES,, DRY GOODS, NOTIONS,
DRESS GOOD, ETC,
which he is Offering ut the very lowest fig
ures, strictly for cash.
He will sell as low any house in Mon
roo, and guarantees perfect satisfaction.
o Fl MUG.
KING wants 10 sell, and will sell for the
money.
Try him, If You doubt this.
MoNRoE, DESIARD STREET.
Jan. rs, 1876. 2O:l7
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
MONROE MALE SCOOL.

MONROE MALE SCOOL.
The exercises of this school will begin on
Monday 21st FEBRUARY 1876. My experience
in teaching conVinces me that II new depar-
tt1rc iii Discipline and modes of teaching is
absolutely necessary in order to establish II
valuable and permanent system of Educl-
ton in our section OF Country.
purpose, with tho aid and sympathy Of
the public, to build up permanent and
progressive school whocs influence for good
shall DO felt throughout the entire Country.
JAMES A. BETHUNE.
February, IL, 1876. If.
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CSi'rEs \ FIRST.

C.irEs n FIRST.
- PROPKIETORS,
& n Il Il l y q l. n n II = NJ 7 II s II O p
GRAND STREET. MONROE,
Have the pleasure of notifying the Public
ttat they are prepared to buiId and repair
Carriages and Bugaics. to Shoe Horses, and
execute All kinds of Plantation Work.
Ess- Owners of Burdens Subsoil Attach
ncnt for Onachita Parish. mars T3:25tf
FOR SALE.
4 VERY DESIRABLE RESIDENCE with
II ali necessary out buildings. also stable,
carriage house SC. improvements all new.
Located in the most central and desirable
portion OF the city OF Monroe, La. for sale
on the most reasonable terms and low
price, refer to
MEssRs. COBB & GUNRI,
or to =. MEYER.
Jan. 5, l9T6.-Sm. Monroe, La.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-02-18

st. Valentines Day.
Oh! Say not SO Mr.. Post Office man, I
know it must be there, saw him put it in.
{Aside) Oh! Gerge, George, depraved,
deceitfu! man: Can it be that he has sent
it to another? And thus gone back on his
dear, dear, darling?