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The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24

Pinch back has shown himself III public
at length, and yesterday had q long con.
fab with his former friend, then whilom
enemy, and now once more fast friend,
II. G. Warmoth.
Tom Green Anderson has been 10
town once more in the last few days,
and it Is significant; In fact, very like
q whale. a.-
The clans are narshallng for the
fight. Ignorance, venality and selfish.
ness are taking counsel together against
the right, and soon the campaign will
open in real earnest.
Some slight mutterings have already
been heard. The effort will be q deter
mined one on both sides The issue at
stake Is, on the one eide the determina-
ton OF corrupt and selfish men TO main
tain in Louisiana, by whatever Of fraud
or violence or wrong, the infamous mis-
rule Of venality and corruption which
has for so long time cursed Louisiana
and blghted every honest industry
within her borders. Upon the other
will be marshaled those who seek the
maintenance Of honest government and
the protection and fostering Of every
tBfH, ltDllbi'hi hiiN DPi"pbNAt itohh VI
every citizen. 1900
The cause l.: Louisiana, and demands
that every honest man and good citizen
does his whole duty. Organization,
thorough and complete, is needed, and
should be made at once. A good ticket
throughout must be put In the field,
and this requires that the very best Of
citizens must take part in the coming
campaign, and see to it that the primary
organizations are made in the interests
ofgood government and for the nomina-
tion Of the very best men as candidates,
Depend upon it, that the selfish
seeker after place will work through
the roughs, ward bummers and pot
house politicians to control the organi-
cations in the interest OF his candidates,
and for the furtheTanee Of his yenal ana
selfish ends. And he will be backed,
| too, by all the corrupt and yenai rings
who seek to maintain, through ignorant
| and corrupt legislation, the franchises
| that by corruption they obtained.
/ The question for the people 70 decide
| il viii fhey 20 under this corrupt and
yenal rule. They-ean easily prevent it
/ and bid the robbery OF themselves be
/ stoDped, II they go under this time
I they are gone forever Will they do so?
We say, no. The remedy is in thorough
organization. Let every honest man
step to the front and do his duty. Let
him stand at his post until the fight Is
won, which won it will be, If each true
man does his duty.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
HOTEL ARRIT4LS.

CRY HorEL-Gen X Hastings. Chicago: "
SAWYER and lady Lower Coast J NJ Pennington;
Hickory station; J " Hudnall Brookhayen Goi
Miss e Avery. Chicago; Il NJ Buford. Balti-
more: w + Pinckney. w l. Moore. Clinton. La
20 'o,e Cieghorn, Ga; y Bullock. P59yidsn.e.e.
I: Jno Is Clarke, str Kate Kinney W Witch,
Pensacola; J A Clarke. Mobile: " l. Draper.
Huntsville Ala; Volney Moore, Oakland. Miss u
Alexander Clark, l. Murray. Pitts6arg: n
Widney. Simerick Ills: Thos Il Mitchell, Provi-
dence. Il [: N A Henning. Water Valley, Miss
&C Jarvis and wife, McComb City; Swartz'
Shreveport: H Hunt, M ID. PC Browne. Gin-
cinnati: Mrs Toomer, Burlington: Z Landry.
San Francisco: 7 NJ Favre. Miss: Geo Dunn.
Indiana.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
FIRE AT JACKSON, la.
The Entire Business Portion Of the Town
In Ashes.
Lass Estimated nj $50. 900, with lnsur-
ance not Exceeding $4,000.

tSpecihl 10 ~ ". bfnlo'ralI
BAYOU SARA, La. March 3.-The bus
mess portion Of the town OF Jackson,
L., was totally destroyed by fire last
night. about half-past IL o'clock. II
orginated in l.. VOLTS store. The fol
loving are the sufferers: l.. Wolf, Ju-
lus Reinburg. Henry Ornaud's barber
shop, Weldon's barroom, A. Levy, store
and dwelling; :. G. Schwing, druggist /;
Mrs. Gleason. dwelling and stores JAS.
McFadden, dwelling; Guy Toombs,
aore Gurney's shoe store; Ponds drug
store; A. Hirsch's store and dwelling
Kblinger's store and dwelling; Balch's .
house and Austen's s house.
The total loss IL estimated at $4,000,
and the total insurance is not over 5000
No lives lost. The fire is supposed to be
the work OF an incendiary. AUSTEN.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Lord Mayor Wants &75, ,Oo0 security
for R. Bonner oakley.

LONDON, March 23.-Richard Bonner
Oakley, who has been under examina-
ton before the Lord Mayor to answer
the charge of having, in his capacity OF
proprietor and manager Of the Co-opera-
ton Credit Bank obtained, by false pre-
lenses, various large sums OF money
and valuable securities from the trustees
and depositors, with intent to defraud,
was to-day committed to Newgate for
trial at the May sessions. The Lord
Mayor said he would accept $25, 900 bail,
including the prisoners own recog-
nizances for 5000 and two securities for
$4,000 each. The bail was not offered.
Dar silver Flat.
Rar silver is very fiat, in consequence
Of the reduction in Indian exchanges.
Sales were made yesterday at 52i pence,
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
MISCELLANEOUS.
Gen. Cooks Expedition.


CHICAGO. March 23 Some anxiety Is
felt for the safety OF Gen. Cooks com
maud, but nothing definite has been re-
ceived concerning It since the 7ih inst.
On the night Of that day he left Fort
Reno with his cavalry and pack train.
expecting to be absent about two weeks.
A day or two after leaving Reno his
beef cattle were stampedcd and he lost
quite number. At tho time he reached
Reno on the march from Fort Fctter-
man ne lost two men. killed by the
Indians.
Resignation of secretary New.
A special from indianapolis says the
resignation Of Treasurer John G. New
is no surprise to his friends. Since he
began Mt Washington IL has cost him
$1,000 to live. He has also made good a
deficit Of $1,000, and drawn from the
Government about $4,000, and is out of
pocket about $500. He can make
money faster ut home.
something About the Mule Contract.
y. r. Taylor, of indianapolis, agent
for Thompson IL Go. III the mule con
tract which caused the charges against
Secretary Bristow, now testifies that the
latter was to receive ten per cent MS u
lawyer for arguing the case. IT was an
honest contract, he says, with no fraud
in it. In his opinion, the man who
started the report against Mr.. Bristow
did it because he was cnviorls of his sue
cess. He knows who the man is, and
asserts that he is neither Cabinet Off
cor nor u member of Congress.
Dcfalcation of }. y. Weddcn.
NEW YORK, March 23.-The officers OF
the Marine Bank state that the bank
will lose nothing by the defalcation Of
1A Y
the bank, rs his bondsmen are response
bic for the full amount of their bonds.
No Tidtngs Of Heddcn.
Nothing yet has been learned regard
ing Hcdden's whereabouts, but officers
are endcavoring to trace him. Bode,
the restaurant keeper, who is impli-
Gated in the affair, Is stated by the po-
lice to be in Boston.
Gen. Pryor Retained as Anscs' Counsel.
New York. March 23-Gen. Roger A.
Pryor started from Brooklyn last even
ing for Mississippi, having been retained
to defend Gov. Ames in his trial before
the High Court of impeachment.
Bridge Meeting.
Boston. March 23-A large meeting
of citizens was held at Merchants
Exchange, this morning, in furtherance
Of the project for the Poughkeepsie
bridge over the Hudson river, with a
view Of giving Boston a new, direct and
shorter railway connection west and
southwest. Subscriptions to the bridge
stock are now in order.
Gen. sherman summoned to WashingtOn
ST. LOUIS, March 23.-Gen. Sherman
left here for Washington last night, in
response to an invitation from Secretary
Of War Taft, who desired to consult
with him. 1t is thought here that there
is a possibility Of the removal of the
army headquarters back to Washington.
Guilty OF Murder.
ROCHESTER, N. Y, March %. The jury
in the case of Henry Ghoul, colored, on
trial for the shooting Of p. Smith, in a
saloon brawl, last September, came In
at 2 p. m. with verdict Of murder in
the second degree. Judge Dwight sen
fenced him to the State Prison for life
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
BAYOU SARA.
Natr senator T.. J.. Weber Charged with
nribcry Is Arraigned and Plead
Not Guilty.

Especial 10 the N. O. Democrat i

Especial 10 the N. q. Democrat
Bayou SARA. March 23.-In the Sew
enth judicial District Court. Judge
Thomas II. Hewcs presiding, r. l..
Weber, State Senator from this district,
was charged with bribery. He was ar
aigned and pleaded not guilty, and de-
manded trial by jury.
Sheriff Kaufman has been indicted
Tor misdcmeanor. and pleaded not
guilty, waived jury and demanded trial
by The court. A.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24

proof that the money. after passing
through the hands of two persons, was
paid over TO Mrs Bower In person In
the city of New York.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24

e0nas as to being conflicted with the
nvSs iv said Mys. Partington, high
mug don't bring it on. 1t is inco-
doht d.sht In some families, and is handed
VA an from father to son. Mr.. Hammer,
p,s r~r soul, disinherits it from his wife's
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24

somebody has been promising the
NV Jersey delegation at Cincinnati to
isas i Conkling. 1t was previously prom
pS pSs. by Mr.. John Y. Foster to Mr..
Scalne. New Jersey is inhabited mostly
ny y. mosquitoes, and the difficulty with
%Saos9uitoes Sa is, that when you put your
Tss fT;;lds on them they are not there. -
'tca Observer fDem).
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
By the Southern and Atlantic Telegraph
Company.

Office. Corner Grapier and Caronielef streets.
JOHN II. LAFITTE, President.
u. LNLoUf. Manager
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
Gun
The Ferlorm situation There.

IOe fOruOrW SIuu2ttOu uucTc.
Business in Cuba is at present In q
very depressed condition. The crops Of
sugar and tobacco will be small, and
The prices Of the former article are not
Iemunerative. Many plantations close
70 the rcbellious districts have been
sbandoned, and even some OF the plant
es near Havana are talking OF stopping
ne cultivation OF the cane until they
can be relieved OF the enormous contri
buttons now exactcd from them by the
soyernment. Near Sagua there is u
property paying $500 monthly for beef
aone for the use Of the troops quartered
Mere Tor its protection. The cost OF
PROVISIONS and Of the chief necessaries
y lie Is enormously high. and but for
nus use OF slave labor, forced up to It's
present TO continue the cultivation OF
We sugar cane in Cuba"
Ihe Diario de Ia Marina states that,
aom information which 1t has from all
Me chief producing districts, the sugar
Mop Will this year fall thirty per cent,
about 100000 tons short OF last
seasons.
Ihe recent shower OF flesh in Bath
w,'ainty, Kentucky, has provoked quite a
seugious revival among the colored
ppppulation there. They seat themselves
,N svout IN little groups. with their faces
@nn @%nrned upward, as il the heavens were
"i OF mutton chops, and sing:
A9m set yere. hungry niggah
mum set yere on de groun.'
M Lawd he am agwine
To frow de vittals down.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24
FOREIGN MARK ETs.

LIVERPOOL. March %. 1880 2. m;LCotton ,u
firm and unchanged; nddilng uplanuS o y;iH.
Orleans 1916. Sales to-day A.No. OF which
1000 are for speculation and export. Receipts
300 of which 500 American. Arrivals weaker !:
sellers nj last nights prices. Market quiet
3:3O D. m.-March and April shipments from
Savannah by sail l1-l6.
5:30p m.-Cotton unchanged; arrivals du'eser
1892. :,
HAvRE. Marce 23.-American very dull. other
kinds steady; tres ordinaire spot ~; gooa uiiu-
ding afOat ~.
The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-03-24

Dcfalcatiou of }. u. Heddcn.

NEW YORK, March 23.--The officers OF
the Marine Bank state that the bank
will lose nothing by the defalcation Of
James +. Hedden, the book keeper Of
the bank, rs his bondsmen are response
bic for the full amount of their bonds.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
a CARD.

1t having come to my knowledge that
certain persons have circulated Il report to
the effect that 1, OH the 9TH Of November
1876, with a posse of armed mon actually
made preparations to ambush the: Island
Democratic club in their advance into Mon
roe on said night, and, again, that I circu-
lated the report that Mr.. Rob't Logan was
the murderer of the late DR.. b. II. .Dink-
grave. this is TO say that these reports, in
j urions alike to. my material prosperity aud
moral standing, are knowingly, Willingly
and nalicious1y false.
WESLEY CORRATIIERS.
Monroe, Dec. "A, 1876. 'i' '...
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
LOUISIANA INyEsIIG ATIoN.
Session Of the congrcssiona, COMMITTEE.

mittee met in parlor. z, at 1850, a. m, for
the purpose of organizing, and to arrange
sion lasted until i2so Wien tie cow sSf
tee adjourned until p. m. The Coin NIT
tee met again at 1:l5 p.- fs,., Morrisorsin ti,e
present: General 1Iurlbut gave notice that
he would on Wednesday, flea protest to
jnris;ciction Of the Committee, under the
resolution, going into election matters.
Mr.. Morrison inquired ofthe Sergeant -ats
Arms if Governor Wells was present. -
Board stepped forward and presented a
sealed envelope which opened and
found to contain communication. signed
was read by tho Clerk, and states Sir stibS
stance that four members OF the Returning
Representatives to review the decision of
the Returning Board until they have dcliv
cred their documents to the General ASSEM-
ply. They also protest against the attempt
of tho House of Representatives of the
United States to obtain and review docu-
hents in their possession, and claim hat as
individuals they cannot under tho ConSt itu-
ton and laws Of the State surrender them.
They state further, that they will hav c; Coz
toe if the Committee will provide necessary
means. That the State Legislature has
made no appropriation for them, and they
cannot, therefore, furnish copies I'm less i he
Committee furnish funds. These copies
they say. will be made as soon as they are
tt ,,rHsg ~ with the documents, provided
When tho foregoing communication had
been read, the Chairman asked if Wells
was present, aud being answered in the ne
:sative, he instructed The SerSeant-at- Arms
to notify the members of the Returning
i'oard that their presence would be expect
ed ut III a. IN. on Wednesday in obedience
TO tho orders Of the Speaker of the House
Of Representatives OF the United States.
Another mrn,lnicatien from Chas.s s.
Abel, Secretary of the Returning Board,
was then read, in answer to a subpoena
duces 'tecnm served on him, declining to
furnish documents,as he had been instruct
ed not to do so. These refus.ls created con-
siderable excitement. The room WIS
crowded with spectators and witnesses.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
Little Brother.

A small package of humanity, weigh
ing ten pounds avoirdupois, called
upon the Editor Tuesday, and claimed
Il home and protection. The language
of the young visitor was unintelligible,
except to the understanding of Il father
or mother. AS it turned out, the visit
wns not altogether surprise to the
better half of our household, and SO
from the mysterious depths Of some
closet or armoir there came a basket, Il
box, &C., wherein was found suitable
raiment for the small stranger, made,
however, upon the universal pattern of
disregard to sex. Only, upon a very
small pin-cushion there was traced with
the heads Of pins the monosyllabic
legend OF "BoY." That was all. The
commissariat, unfortunately for the
small visitor, was not properly supplied
with the regulation rations, and there
has been II consequent complaint AS If
by one who has a natural right to
squawl and grumble Mt other peoples
lack of foresight. This deficiency the
quiet of our household demands shall
be supplied, and we are told full rations
will arrive soon. We shall name this
young stranger Napoleon, or Cheek,
most likely the latter. Albeit, he is no
intruder, although we are entertaining
three Others and little miss all of
whom call him OUR LITTLE BROTHER
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
CONGRESSIONAL SUBCOMMITTEE.

The House Investigating Committee,
numbering fifteen, sent to this State,
will be divided into subcommittee
and sent to different prominent places
in the State. This is wise step. Hith.
erto, Congressional committees sent to
Louisiana, ali by the Radicals, have
immured themselves within the granite
walls of the New Orleans Custolnh ouse,
and have there Intercepted witnesses
as to public affairs throughout the en-
tire limits of the State. These wit
nesses were such Democrats AS could
stand the expense and annoyance of Il
trip to New Orleans, or of such Radi-
calls, generally, as would gladly go
there forlthe sake of the pay they were
certain to get. These Investigations,
all, have, therefore, been mainly cx-
parte. Now, under Democratic rule,
the court is to convene upon the spot,
and at the place most convenient for
the witness and where all the best evil
dence can be had.
A subcommittee of three members
of the House will arrive in Monroe on
Sunday evening, and will proceed at
once to Investigate all the matters be-
tore them that TRANSFERRED in this sec
ton of the State. The Democrats Of
Ouachita, especially, will not fail to APP
preciate this opportunity to vindicate
their character, lately SO foully aspersed,
and we do most earnestly hope that
they will go further and take the ag-
sressive side of the issue, to the extent
of exposing fully and completely the
tortuous ways and villainous practices
of the party and men who have so long
ruled us to the country's bankruptcy
and ruin. 10 this end, our Democratic
friends are invited to refresh their
memories as to the provocations and
eXactions suffered under Radical rule
and to have all the facts brought to- the
view of the whole world.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
MONROE FERRY.

FREE TRADE, WITH MONROE!
The Board OF Trade Of Monroe inform the
public that, on all persons and teams bring
ing cotton 10 Monroe iOrSa1e and returning,
F'ERRIAGE WILL BE FREE
at the Monroe Ferry. Any other person,
crossing ut tie Monroe Ferry, either on
foot, on horseback i'll n vehicle who
pare h:tSeS E:nerchantliSa to It sufficient
ann"unL from any member OF the hoard OF
!r:"le, will have refunded to him by The
i"rrynan, through the merchant from
whom the purchase is made, the amount
paid for terriaye in coming to Monroe and
win be given II free ticket for ierriagc in
returning.
Monroe, La. Aug. 2l, 1S75.-tf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
VIM. HARRIS.

MAN jFACTUREIt Of Saddles, Harness
VI and Briules of the latest styles. Keeps
constant!yton hand ii full supply of collars,
lines, b.ind-briules, nlartin@ales, lsirths,
whips and spurs Of the best make. Re,
pairing done with ncatness and diSpat CHI,
satisfaction yuurauteed i'll every instance
rs 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 read y-matlc work.
Nov. "a, 1876. lift
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

Tho presidential ,nuddle is becoming
more and more impenetrabte, but the
technical and legal advantages are ac-
cumulating on the Democratic side.
The principal and only disadvantage
Tilden laboss under is that he is leading
the outs against the ms. The Radicals
have possession, but we believe they
will be finally dislodged by the House.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
ORGANIZING THE HOUSE.

The is small Democratic majority
elect ts,-the next House, but the Repub-
licau conspirators propose to overthrow
it by packing into the hall the unelect-
ed Republican, candidates from the
South, who come with credentials from
the Republican governors. This will
reproduce at Washington the scene en-
acted at Columbia. last week and at
New Orleans two years ago, when the
army took it upon itself to decide who
were members Of the South Carolina
and Louisiana Legislatures and who
were not. The conspirators are not do
ing their work by halves they need IL
counted in House to support their
counted-in President, and they will
have il if they can Mobile Register. ,
Our esteemed contemporary seems to
forget that the incoming Federal House
Of Represented yes will be organized
under the rulings OF the rulings of The
present Democratic clerk. 1t is he,antl
he aloae,Y who makes up the roll of thu,
new members, he being sole judge,
under the law, Of the regularity and
legality of the certificates furnished him
by members claiming seats. In 1868,
the Radical clerk of the House, acting
under this law, refused to place upon
the rolf the names Of tile Democrats
elected from this State, but did enroll
the names Of Sheidon and Sypher, Re-
publicans, although both held certiti-
Gates precisely similar except the omis-
before the. word sselected' in the certi-
ficates, held by st. Mrrtin and Nc
Cranie, Democrats; and this act of the
clerks was sustained by the House.
There. were other cases of tho sans
character in the same Congress. ,s.t
Another feature is, that, pending I'll.
organization up to and including the
election of a Speaker and his subse-
quent qualification. by taking the oath
of office, the clerk presides, decides all
the power belonging to the Office OF
Speaker.
No member is admitted to vote whose
name is not on the roll, even on pre-
liIninary questions, and we are quite
certain from what we know of Mr..
Adams, the Clerk, that his roll will no,
include the names Of members elected
by the lnonstrous frauds perpetrated by
Southern returning boards. lie is II
good pnrliainentariai and knows The
ways and tricks of the INSCRIPTIONS
partisans with whom he will have t.
deal; and he is thoroughly apprised
also, Of the great interests at stake in
the organization Of the next House
We do not, therefore, think that the
Register need he at all alarmed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

The little town Of townsville Oh the
line Of Union and Lincoln suffered the
loss of business houses on the Sth by
fire. The aggregate loss is about Sl2,-
900 in goods and houses; total insurance,
$500. f. s. Pipes, Esq, and Mr.. w.
Smith were the principal sufferers, the
former losing about $4,000. The fire
occurred at night and is thought to have
been accidental.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15

h. Mr.. Martin McLeroy, an aged and
highly respected citizen Of jackson
parish, died at his home, at Bonner, on
the 9Th. Mr.. McLeroy had reached the
ripe. old age Of Is years, having been
born in Georgia, the 18th of April, 1898.
He had never filled any prominent
public position; but was always promi-
nent as a member of the community in
which he lived and in the Methodist
Church of which he was a devout,
jealous, liberal follower. He was "a
man of great probity, untiring industry
and tgreat kindness. of heart. His life
was n life of activity and of good works.
From him are descended nine children,
six of whom survive, twenty-eight
grand children and twenty four great
grand children, all of whom have been
equally at all times the participants of
his patern:al love and care. He was, in
the true sense of the station, a patriarch
in the land, who now sleeps the sleep
| OF the iOSt,s .- B.. sc ..-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-12-15
A LBEleT RICHTER,
II UPHOLSIERE

Ma chiEc-Madc Mattress Manufacturer,
MONROE, LA.
Furniture re-upholstered and repaired
vanishing, carpet laying, etc. Makes
moss, etc, centre OF corn shucks or excel
sior, to use either side, superior and
cheaper than the handmade old style cot
ton Top. Special attention is paid to the
novating Of old mattresses, which, by this
new invention, are made equal to new
ones. Oct. Is, 1876. On