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, 1876-06-24

Mrs. Jane G.. Swisshelm is Sc
riously i'll in London.
Mrs. A. T. Stewart won't have the
life Of her husband published.
August Belmont has shipped as
present to Baron Edward de Roths
child, of Paris, n team of trotting
mares, Tornado Maid and Evelina.
George L. Fox, the clown, is vio-
lently insane, and the unfortunate
man has been placed in padded
cell. He remains at the Mclean
Asylum, in Somerville Mass.
Mr.. Spurgeon refuses to lecture in
this country, on the ground that he
is placed where he is on highest Or
ders land dare not leave" When
permitted furlough he must seek
rest, not fresh work.
The London Times says: "We re-
gret to hear that the health of Val
entine Baker, late Colonel in the
army, is so much impaired by his
Imprisonment that great fears for
his life are entertained by his fam
ily.
John S. Payne, the new Governor
of Liberia, is a full-blooded negro,
and was born in Richmond, Va. He
has been a member of the Liberian
Congress for twenty years and is a
very intelligent man.
Henry A. Wise is true to his tenn
perance principles. When asked, at
the Capital lately, if he would not
take some refreshments, he replied:
Il would like glass of pure milk,
but [ curse whisky, brandy and
rum"
Gen. Santa Anna is now living in
third-rate housein the City of Mex
leo, with courts Of not more than
twenty feet square, and pavements
out of repair, the whole telling the
story of poverty. He is partly blind.
REMARKABLE LoNGEv1TY.-A man re-
Gently applied for insurance at Boston
| once VINO comes OF family remarkable
for longevity. His father. who be-
longed to a family of twelve members.
all o. whom survived him and are still
living. died by accident at the age of
63. The mother. who belonged to a
family of eight, all of whom are still
living but one. is 65. Grandparents on
fathers side reached 70 and SO.
Grandparents on mothers side reached
50 and "a. Four brothers of grand
father On fathers side were over 80.
Great grandfather on mothers side
reached 101 years and months.
Great-grandmother on mothers side
died at GA by accident. The average
longevity on the mothers side
for nine generations has been IS
years, and on the fathers side for the
same period has been only trifle less.
, 1876-06-24
4 CoRsrcAN DUEL.-Martin Poll,

ACoRs1cAN DUEL. Martin Poll,
a young man of 25, grandson of the
famous Theodors, king of the noun
tains, SO celebrated in Corsican his
tory, was in love with a young girl
of that island. But he had a rival,
one Joseph Leca, surnamed the Zou-
ave, who, by his bravery, had gained
the military medal in the French
army. The latter, considering that
the other was treated with greater
preference, enticed him one evening
to roadside public house, with a
view to giving him up to the gen.
d'armes. Poll kept the appointment,
and having boldly announced his
suspicious of the other, a quarrel
ensued, and they determined to set
tie the matter there and then. Each
was armed with musket, and they
went out iuto the open ground,
where the moon was shining bright
ly, and each took up his station be-
hind tree, firing at his opponent at
every opportunity, the two gradu-
ally approaching each other. At
last they got so near together that
they were in full view, and they
fired at the same time, both falling
dead, shot through the breast. The
neighborhood aroused by the deto-
nations came up to the spot just in
time to see them both expiring in a
pool of their own blood.
, 1876-06-24
Latest kilograms.

You all know the Frauenthal Brothers,
Who sell ch. aper than all others.
Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Shoes
And many other things to choose.
The best OF Goods that can he bought
Has just been from Frisco brought;
Not alone for snow, but to sell
So low that some don't like it we'll.
How much we l,,se none need to ca:e
As long you get them on the square
The loss, ii any, it is our owh;
Nor shall We meet you with frown.
A Stock Of snch large proportion
Here, must put You in the nosion
To buy whatever is required,
If upright dealing is admired.
ONE PRICE to all. let it be known.
And no partially shown;
The terms are pla in ifr<tl call
w thn itha1 >.
, 1876-06-24

= The growing superfuity of
brigadiers in the army recalls what
O'Connell said to o British officer
heing cross-examined.
Irish bar
, 1876-06-24

WASTE AND WANT.-It is fashion
able, or customary, to talk OF the
extravaganza of woman but when,
since the days of Cleopatra and the
pearl, did you hear of a piece OF fol-
" committed by woman which
equals that embodied in this true an
ecdote? Some fifty years ago, when
economy was the rule among the
American women, three young men
of means indulged in a nights de-
bauch at Massachusetts, hotel. In
the morning they summoned the
landlord to their presence, and or
lered breakfast, which they stated
must be the most expensive that had
ever been given in the State. The
principal dish ordered was ham and
eggs, of which they would go into
the kitchen and superlntend per
sonally the cooking. When the fat
was hot they each deposited in 1t
their gold watches, chains, lockets,
and signet rings. which were fried
with the ham and eggs. The cost
of the jewelry alone was at least tif-
teen hundred dollars. All the par
ties are dead now. but they lived
long enough to know the want OF
their foolish extravaganza,
, 1876-06-24
RUBBER PAINT!
RUBBER PAINT!

\ WILL GUARANTEE THE RUBBER PAINT
L e. all circumstances equal,'1 to cover
more surface "per Gallon - in 2 coat work
than Atlantic Lead and oil and will wear twice
as long, when properly applied
Without Peelimg, Cracking or Chalk
ing off.
will corroborate, il necessary, by sworn
statements all claim i'll the above.
W. H. SHOUDY,
, 1876-06-24

A FALLEN SExToN.-Another sancti-
monious yscoundrel has been unmasked.
william Renfro, sexton of Grace Meth
odist Church, has heretofore been
regarded as very pious sort of man,
a very sweet man, man in whose
mouth butter would scarcely melt, a
nice clean sort of man. But William
Renfro is now under arrest ON charge
of assault to commit rape upon the
person of a little girl not more than
eleven years Of age. The evidence
against him is direct and positive.
Stochton Independent
During an attack of ''passen-
iaire" the devil of the Cattaraugus
Union boiled over thus:
.'rhe devil sat in the editors chair.
And thusly spake to the compositair:
Pick, boys. Pick with care:
Pick, ye lazy conpositair.
And pi, pi, pi if ye dare:
Pi in the presence of the editair
Ifye wish to hear him cuss and swear;
Then pick. boys. pick with care"
, 1876-06-24

The Rubber Paint.
Is PIT up in Quarts, Gallons and Five Gallon
Cans, rea dy for uss, i'll all shafes and colors
and for sale by W. II. SHOCDY.
- Shop back OF Horton Dennys Bank
Build;ins. Seattle. f24-n
, 1876-06-24

pCklCCU 4AoCOt. LII W1AASA1 lAAS oSASo e~A y
widely different, tn, male being fur
nished with ample wings. while his
less favored spouse is evidently des-
tined for sedentary life at home.
An eccentric Londoner of nearly
90 who has given special attention
throughout more than half of this
period to the collection and classifi-
cation OF reports of criminal trials,
is getting discouraged and says
1t may be that my increasing
years, renders the task more diff
cult : but my opinion is that crime
of the worst charactre is becoming
so prevalent that no one can keep
pace with it. My books OF murders
are tar in Arrears I am far behind
hand in my divorces, and my for
geries have SO accumulated on my
hands that I have been compelled
this week to employ young man
to aid me in posting up my records. "
The character of gentleman is
a relative term, which can hardly
subsist where there is no marked
distinction of persons. The diff
fusion of knowledge, Of artificial
and intellectual quality, tends to
level this distinction, and to con-
found that nice perception and high
sense of honor which arises from
conspicuousness of situation and a
perpetual attention to personal pro-
priety and the claims to personal
respect.
- Two slightly intoxicated young
men were going home from a ball
in San Francisco at the same time
that a nervous old man was out
hunting burglars. They met, and
five discharges of revolver sent as
many bullets into the legs of the
Young men. The old man humbly
apologies and pays the surgeons S
bill,
An inebriate recently fell and
struck his nose against BARRIERS
pole. On being raised from the
ground he asked, "What'n thunder
'zat woman wi striped stockings or
got agin me?'
GENERAL D. H. Hill, the eel
-ebrated ex-Confederate, has writ
letter. asking for the re
of his political disabilities
his services for his country
"'yering twelv:yeears
% the fact of hi.
- ~ ,ttlt
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

An EsquimauX dog seems to be an
expensive luxury. On the return Of
the Pandora from the Franklin search
expedition, Capt. Allen Young brought
back with him fine specimen of the
Esquimaux dog, on which he set great
value. The animal one day got loose,
and for a long time was at large in the
neighborhood of southampton. The
Hampshire farmers, taking it for
wolf, turned out en- n1usse with guns
and sticks, and killed the poor BRUTE
a long bill for depredations committed
by the animal was also handed to
Capt. Young, who had to recompense
the suffering agricuiturists. On the re-
cent return of the Pandora from the
arctic regions, Lieut.. Arbuthnot brought
home 4 fine Esquimaux dog, the "king
of the pack On Nov. 90 the animal
! got away, and caused much alarm,
being mistaken, as in the case of Capt.
Young's dog, for wolf. 1t paid q
visit to Il farm at Broomhurst, gobbling
up four ducks and killing Il fifth, but
was soon after recaptured.
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IN MEMORIAM.;

To the memory of my dear little friend,
James e. Bres, son OF Jerome Bres,
died Nov. &c, 1876; aged S years.
IT'S hard, beloved child, to realize
Thou hast gone-with the angels flown
To heavenly realms, way thro' the skies,
And left us thy death to mourn.
Is it indeed true that thy loved voice,
That gladdened, livencd and made
Grandma's and papa's fond hearts rejoice,
Is hushed forever in deaths shade?
Thy rose-red lips that cutely would smile
AS the evening prayers they'd whisp
At grandma's knee, have they, my child,
Those offerings ceased to lisp?
All yes! those pretty, cunning blue eyes
That beamed with joy and delight,
When oft prospects of pleasure would rise,
Death has snatched their lustre bright.
Thy graceful, beautiful form is gone
And still more beautiful face;
Thy dignified air no more each morn
Thy dear tather's house will grace.
No more with dear sisters and brothers
Thy frolicsome tricks will play;
No more thy sweet laugh make grand
mothers
Troubles to tighten each day.
The rare talents with which thou vert blest
We'd notice and watch each hour
We had hoped they would some future day
Bloom into lovely flowers.
Yet midst this grief one consolation
Is left us and will remain
Thy lovely innocence a station
In Heaven, with mamma, did gain.
Beloved child, farewell for a time
But not for eternity;
With thee we hope Gods praise to chime
In Heaven each other Well see. F.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Capt. J. +. Croslt.y, u well known
citizen of this parish, died on the 18th
of pneumonia at the residence of Mr.
w. II. Thcobalds. Capt CroslcN came
to this parish, from Mississippi, about
the year 1s49, and located ut Trenton
where he was extensively engaged in
merchandising up to the beginning of
the war. Since that time he has been
anainIy devoting his time and energies
to planting. For several years his
health has been failing, but there was
no cessation i'll his strict devotion to
business and to the earnest concerns of
lie. Capt. Crosley had passed his Glst
year. He leaves two sons and a
daughter, Mrs. McI4ain, to mourn his
death, and with whom We sincerely
Sympathise.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22
WIN. HARRIS,

MANUFACTURER of Saddles, Harness
Nl and Brides of the latest styles. Keeps
constantly on hand II full supply of collars,
hnmeS, traces, wagon breechifg, double
lines, blind-bridles, martingales, girths,
Whips and spurs of tho best make. Ke.
pairing done with neatness and dispatch.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every instance
Us to style and price of work. Orders from
the country solicited. Third door below IL.
GeTson, Grand street, Monroe, La. Hides
taken in exchange for read y made work.
Nov. "a, 1876. lift
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1,ltE SUN.

The different editions Of tho BUN during
the next year will DO the same aa during
edition viii on week days Ge a sheet OF tour
pages, and on Sundays "a sheet Of eight
pages, or SIS broad columns while tho week
tho same Dimensions and character that are
already familiar To our friends.
,,,. ,,,o,s, WI! com . 70 oe the strcn'!-
and OF tho substitution of statesinanship,
wisdom. and integrity for hollow pretence,
of public affairs. 1t will contend for tho
government of the people by the people and
Sy Rsors tSs
counting of votes, enforced by military vio-
lence. 1t will endeavor to supply liz rea-
sonls-with the most careful, complete and
trustworthy accounts OF current events, and
Sn sR9 for ees
ins,ten: especially, will DO nm, accurate.
TO deserve and enjoy the hatred OF those
who thrive by plundering the Treasury or
by usurPing what the law does not give
confidence of tho public by defending the
rights Of the people against tho encroach-
Tho price Of tho daily Sun will DO ss
with the sunday sd!.ion ~ ID 4 Year. '''''
vo mno n sSH nDid SUM- eight pages 10
,r Ths , WEiSKLY 81, SYN, e,Eh. p.so@ Of 60
1877 at tho rate of ~ year, post paid.
Tho benefit of this large reduction from
the previous rate for tho WEEKLY can be
enjoyed by individual subscribers without
the necessity of making up clubs. At tho
Same time, If any of our friends choose to
aid in extending our circulation, vve shall
be grateful to them, and every such person
who sends ton more subscribers from
one place will DO entitled to one copy OF the
paper for himself without charge. At one
dollar year, postage paid, the expenses of
paper and printing arc barely repaid and,
considering tho sizo of tho sheet and the
quality of its contents, wo arc confident tho
people will consider the WEEKLY SUN
the cheapost newspaper published In the
world, and We trust also one OF the very
best. Address.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Stonewaii Jackson's daughter Julia is
now pretty girl of sixteen, with large
eyes, good head, and an expression
full ofsweetness and character. She is
said to be exceedingly gentle, modest
and thoughtful. She is living with
her mother in Charlotte, N. G.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

"Poor Charlotta" is incurable. A
correspondent Of the Boston Advertiser
says that she refuses to believe in the
existence of those around her, while, on
the other hand, she ilnagines a world
of her own, with which she lives,
talks, and enjoys herself. TO thoseac
ally surrounding her she never speaks.
She attends to her own toilet, dresses
her own hair in old fashioned pufis, and
separates herself as it were, from all
contact with humanity. She orders
her dinners in writing, and if any
change be made, or dish not to her
taste, she notices it at once and writes
her rcproaches, which she deposits in
one place where she expects to find an
answer next day. She inlagines her.
self Empress of Mexico, and Maxi
milan is, to her mind, absent only
for a short time. Her health is good,
and her beauty augmented by this
strange, unnatural tranquility of
mind. Everything is done to confirm
this, even to having single example
of the Gotha Almanacll published for
her, in which the Imperial Court of
Mexico holds its place, quite as though
everything had been going on happily
for her since 1867.
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Onaehita GEL h.
MONROE. LA. DECEMBER %, 1870.
WHY IS IT:

We ask why it is that witnesses who
callege that crimes have been committed
in this parish are kept in New Orleans
to be used before committees, instead
of being here to prosecute before the
courts: 1t is at least suspicious. 1t is
We'll known here that these witnesses.
Plnkston and others, can not sustain
their accusations before the courts !;
that there is evidence here to silence
their slanderous tongues and to send
them to the State prisons for perjury
The Radicals know these facts, and
they are afraid to trust these witnesses
-befo1A..n impartial judicial tribunal.
1t Is singular fact that they were
spirited away to New Orleans, there to
make their atlidavits upon which war
rants issued. There was ample OPP
portunity FOR them to have made their
complaints here for warrants to issue,
and for a speedy Investigation of the
alleged crimes.
The Radicals of this parish did not,
do they now desire, judicial investiga-
tons. They would explode all OF their
theories Of political murders. The facts
would come out, and all OF these alles-
ed crimes would be directly traceable to
Radical corruption, inef,iciency usurpa-
ton and inbecility. They have stndi-
o9sly 2iiDiaea> investigation. They
nave ignored the courts, and kept back
information which ought to have been
placed before the courts: so that they
could play upon the credulity of wit
nesses, and place them before the pub
lic as political Outrages.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

The Congressional subcommittee
whose arrival here was expected last
Sunday, is still in New Orleans. We
are not advised whether the committee
will pay us Il visit or not. A number
Of citizens from parishes adjacent were
in town during the week to meet the
committee, and were greatly disap-
pointed in not finding the committee
here.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22
MONROE FERRY.

FREE TRADE WITH MONROE!
The Board of Trade of Monroe inform tho
public that, on all persons and teams briug-
ing cotton TO Monroe for sale and returning,
FERRIAGE WILL BE FREE
ut the Monroe Ferry. Any other person,
crossing at the Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback in vehicle who
purchases merchandise to II sufficient
amount from any member of the Board of
Trade, will have refunded to him by the
tcrrynhn, through the merchant from
whom tho purchase is made, tho amount
paid for terriage in coming to Monroe and
will be giycn free ticket for ferriage In
returning.
Monroe, La, Aug. 81, 1s75.-tf.
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I OClSlAN.A As II -.
25l Pages.

I OUIsLANA As IT -.
25l Pages.
It's 70pogsu1,hu and Valuable Resources.
ny DANIEL d! tErr.
trfco 90 cents, '~.ahe -...-.
reduction to dealers-lO,OOO copies just
published, ZOO copies sold.
The Editors of New Orleans have given this
book II strong endorsement.
OPINIONS NEW ORLEANS BOOKsELLERs.
1t is book which has been long wanted,
and often called for. am selling copies
daily that arc mailed to all parts Of the
world.
GEORGE ELLIS,
Opposite the Post Office.
Mr.. benefits L0uisiaa3 As II fs IL pre-
cisely the hook that has been called for.
1t gives general satisfaction to my patrons
in city and country.
&C. HALEY,
10 Commercial Place.
The book just issued by Mr.. bennett,
Louisiana rs II Is, supplies want long
felt by residents and strangers. Tho do
maIid for tho book is active, and is steadily
increasing. -
j. A.GRESHAM,
92 Camp and ll9 Canal Street.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Hon. George F. Hoar Of NIassachu-
sets says that ttThe President of the
Senate, whoever he may be, being ap-
praised OF the names of the messengers
appointed by the legally-authorizetl
electors, will doubtless refuse to receive
as the electoral vote certificates for
warded by rival electors. When the
counting takes place the President of
the Senate will open all the certificates,
and he will not count us certificates the
pieces of paper which are known to be
fraudulent and Il mere tricS.''
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

No man of family can expect to be
happy and prosper who doesn't buy a
few holiday presents for his children.
RitIS' bookstore is the place to get
them. Don't you forget it.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

1t is asked by Republicans, Is it not
a notorious and admitted fact that
Oregon voted Republican by !, 200 ma
jority at the late election, and ought
not this fact to have some weight in
deciding how its electoral vote shall he
cast: This question may be answered
by asking another: Is it not a nOtori-
Gus and admitted fact that Louisiana
voted Democratic by II majority of 5000
at the late election, and ought not this
fact to have some weight in deciding
how its electoral vote shall be cast?
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22
VIt;'i's

V'c"'s
ILLUSTRATED PRICED CATALOGUE
Fifty pages-300 Illustrations, with De-
scriptions of thousands of the best Flowers
and Vegetables in the world, and the lDay to
yrOU NcDl-all for II TWO CENT postage
stamp. Printed in German and English.
ViCk's Floral Guide tluaterly 25c IL year.
vick's Flower and Vegetable Garden,
DOC in paper; lin elegant cloth covers, 81. 90.
Address. JAMES WICK,
Rochester, N. Y.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Dry goods, clothing, shoes, boots,
notions and hosiery, at low prices can
DE found at the cheap store of Morris
lSOOS.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

The Jimmie Baker has got back into
the Ouachita and looks fully as good as
when first brought out. Capt. Marble
has command.
The Acme is connecting with the Ras-
trnp at HarrisonburG.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Sales of cotton in this market amount
to nearly 5000 bales this season. The
total sales ut the end Of the year will
not fall far short of 10000 bales, An in
crease of fully one hundred per cent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

MISCELLANEOUS.
HALF RATES FOR COTTON
q. FROM
RAYVILLE AND ALI. PLACES WEST
OF TT.
Monroe, La, Oct. l6, 1876.
Tho undersigned members ofthe Monroe
hoard of Trade, who purchase Cotton from
above points, will pay halfthe freight, t he
seller paying the other half. Liberal
price paid for Cotton. Merchandise sold
as low for Cash AS ut any place in the
south: All are invited to try our market.
IL. GERSON. =. MEYER,
j. q. SAN ERS, d. A. BREARD
II. KING, 5. MARK, }. BAER.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

TOYS! TOYS! TOYs!-The great
bookstore emporium of Bryce Kills
has now the largest and best selected
variety of toys, Christmas and New
Year PRESENTS ever before seen in our
city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

TOYS! TOYS! TOYS The great
bookstore emporium of Bryce RiIIs
has now the largest and best selected
variety of toys, Christmas and New
Year presents ever before seen in our
city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Hundreds OfuSefuI articles for Christ.
mas and New Year presents at Riils'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Split zcphir in all colOrs can be found
at the cheap cash store of Mr. RoOs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

While in our city do not fail to visit
Rifis' bookstore and examine his stock
of holiday goods.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Fire crackers and fire works of all
kinds can be had in any quantity at
Bryce leiiis'.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Ladies kid gloves in all the latest
shades and best makes, two and three
buttons, soc a pair at the cheap store Of
Morris ROOs.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Blankets are sold cheaper at Morris
RooS' store than any store in the CITY
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

Two United States Senators will be
elected by the Tennessee Legislature
which assemblies on New Years Day.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-22

| Ladies Cardinal lace ties can he found
at the cheap cash store OF Morris Roos.