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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-11-11

First and foremost, In considering
the results Of Tuesdays mighty
struggle, Is the election of President.
We write, without definite information
this Saturday morning, but both Re
pub3scans and Democrats estimate TIL
deaa's electoral vote at 1874, one less than
= majority Of the electoral college, with
the States Of Oregon, South Carolina,
Florida, Louisiana, Nevada and Wis
'consln, undecided. This leaves Mr..
Tilden to secure the vote Of one Of
slSae States, and among the number he
Il certain to get more votes than is.
sisecessary to secure his election.
Relieving that Tiiden is certainly
eiectsd we do not, however, trust i'm.
piicitiy to Radical fairness in counting
the electoral vote. Steps have been
taken BY the Radicals to contest the
Z votes OF some Of the Southern States
that have voted for the Democratic
candl date, and we anticipate a stubborn
and SUBSCRIPTIONS resistance by the
Radicals to the result as just announced.
Such q course will eventuate in open
rebellion against the Federal Constitu-
ton and laws by the Republicans, with
Grant at their head, or in throwing the
election into the present House, where
( the vote will be taken by States.
Twenty three States of the House ar.
{ Democratic and fourteen Republican.
IN the House, therefore, the result
can not be doubtful. But the Repp5-
hcans may, as has been intimated, IN
sist that Vice President Ferry shall
open and count the vote, and here will
come up the squabble, if any there
shall be.
In this State, the Democrats have
certainly, q majority of the votes, but
not SO large as was expected, owing to
iSa9istration frauds in New Orleans and
: bad management in the Red river
parishes. Nichols Is elected, and we
believe the Democrats will have small
majority on joint ballot in the Legisla-
ture. The Returning Board, however,
will hold a second election, and en-
deavor TO secure majorities for the Re-
publican tickets, State and parish.
This, however, was to have been expec-
ted, no matter by what majority the
Democrats carried their ticket. Tho
effort will certainly be made, but will
result disastrousiy, ifTilden be elected.
The indications are that this con
gressional district has been carried BY
Leonard, the Radical candidate, on ac
count of the large negro vote in tn.
Mississippi river parishes, where ne
diversion In favor OF Farmer seems t,
have been created.
In this judicial and Senatorial dis
tricts, the Democrats have elected al
oftheir candidates.
In this parish a noble work has beel
done. The Democrats show gain @
two thousand, and elect their tickle
by oyer 100 majority, notwithstand
ing the terrible efforts of Radical can
vassers, US. deputy marshals and tn
use of troops to make the parish e
Radical. Great credit is due the color
ed voters for this result. They ha
grown tired of their old leaders, an
wanted a change. Bad faith by tn
Radicals had demoralized them. Man
who would have voted with the DEM
Gratis did not do so because of the fear
prescription and of ignorant, blind fe
OF being put back into slavery or son
snch foolish prejudice toward Il
u. =
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-11-11
DHoTOGRAPHIC.

i
e. MEALY
Has returned to Monroe and resumed bust
ness at his old stand, corner Second and DE
Siard sts., where he is prepared to produce
all the late improved photographs. Give
him a call. Oct. IA, 1876.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-11-11
STORE,
AND FURNITURE REPAIRING.

The undersigned respectfully informs the
public that he has now on hand a well Sc
1ected stock of Office and Household 61ss7u-
tts,e, Wooden co1i,,s, Metallic Burial Cushets,
Coffin trimmings such as Handles, Plates,
,Screa0s, etc. Terms, Cash. Store on Grand
street, near the Courthouse.
J. E. PETERS.
Monroe. La. March 10. 1875. n2e-tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1876-11-11

MITCH COWS FOR SALE.
Several No. 1 Mich Cows, giving from 3
to gallons of milk day, all with youn
calves and perfectly gentle, for sale by
j. a. MEREDITH.
June 3, 1S75.-tf. Cuba r. O., La.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
pGTRANsIENT BILLs-oAsH.

ST DollingsOn on the evening of the bali
And I'll do it -
What long, dreary ride that was-mid-
night joltiuSs through endless stretches Of
woods and meadow land and tunnels Of echo
ing rock-days when sleep snd waking SEEM
ed oddly jumbled together And the one
pervading idea that filed his brain was Flor>
ence, rObed in pale blue silk, with her gold
en- hair dressed as in an old picture he had
once seen of the beautiful Saxon Princess
Roweua. And all tho time his heart was as
heavy as lead within him.
Florence, whom he had so loved and trust
ed-Florence, who had grown into his heart
as tho clnEiug ivy makes its way into the
creviccs Of the granite rock Florence, whose
pure innocence and sipgleness of nature he
had worshipped-whas would life be worth
TO him if she would prove untrue Not that
he feared any such misery-no, he knew
Florence too we'll for that-but plum with
the bloom brushed off was no plum for him,
he told himself with hot. fevered anger
throbhinG through his brain of what value
were the smiles whose sweetness was lavished
on all alike?
And, as he rode along, with folded arms
and travelling cap drawn su!lenly over his
eyes, Gilbert Amydon felt like ono who had
been already bereSved.
The house was dark ns be assembled the
steps and opened the door with his latch key.
Gone ~ he said to himself, with bitter
smile. Gone. Wen, ! know it. What
else could have expected She is no long,
er my sweet, Lome'!oviug Florence but
Roweua, the Saxon princess ~
With these thoughts in his mind, he strode
up the passage and opened the drawing room
door.
To his surprise i; was neither dark nor de-
serted cheerful fire hurnod in the CRATE
the shaded lamp throw its Giro ct Of light on
the Fod,covorcd ccntrc.tablo-and thoro, all
alone, sa' Florence, her check resting on her
band, her soft eyes fixed iutently on some-
thing in hor lap-his photograph
1t was the prct,iost little tsblcsu in tho
world Amydon stood for second, scarcely
willing to disturb it.
Florence -
"Ob. Gilbert, Gilbert 90
"And with low, sobbing cry of ioy she
spranC to his breast
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
4 WOMAN OF '76.

* uat hfGcr tho ba,;!o Of GuiFord the British
- army marched TO Wilmington. About
the middle OF the afternoon, tho van of the
army, led by Lord Curuwallis. reached the
house Of Mrs Bell The earl dismounted
and entered. After looking about him .
space, he said. abruptly:
MADAM. where is your husband 2"
"ln Greene's camp" vas the short reply.
as be an officer or soldier p
"No, he is not but be know it was better
TO be among friends than fall into the hands
OF oocmic=
ivory well, madam; l must make your
house my headquarters for a few days, and
take your mill to grind for my soldiers" "
"Sir, said she, "you have the power 10
do as you plenso but after using our mill
do you mean to burn y"
"Why do you ask that? 2"
"Answer no first, eud IN tel! you after
wards"
''No. then" said CORVALLIS, "your mill
shall not be burned or your property injured,
but my officers must have provisions for the
army. shall rorpain in your house, and my
presence will protect yOu from insult, for no
soldier of tnino viii dare r!ander my head
quarters"
"WelI. now sir, rcjoinod the stone hearted
my question, / will answer yours. If your
Iord-hip had intended to burn my mill after
using it, intended to save you that trouble
By burning it myself al once %
CORVALLIS took no ofense, but began givS
ing orders in quick, nervous manner. He
walked up and down the room like one i'll at
ease, turning sharply on his heel. He told
Mrs. Bell tia. be had just sDnihilsted
Greenc's army. and could fear more harm
from him. Presently he opened the back
door and looked nerVously up she road TOR
few moments, then resumed his walk to and
fro. The air drow through the room and the
good lady rose and shut the door. The earl
opened it again and gszod up the road. he
appeared to be in trouble, and could not
keep still 8 momcuI he would sit down in
8 chair, only to find his feet at once, and re-
turn to his pacing Again Mrs. Bell closed
the door CORVALLIS Immediately opened it,
saying steTply that he wished it TO remsiu go.
His hostess asked him the reGsoD.
WHY" eaid he, II don't know but Greene
may be coming down oD ue at any moment"
"Bu, thought you said jus, now that you
had annihilsted him and feared nothing furth>
er"
'Wen madam, " said the earl. with sigh,
''to tell you the truth, since God made me I
never ssg such fighting Another such vic.
tory would apnihilate ne ~
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
poEIcAL.
CAMPAIGN SONG.
AIR "HoLp TIE roRr.a .

AIR: HOLD TIE FORT"
Now the country sees the signal
Waving in the sky,
Tilden. HendrlCks, bold appearing,
Victory is nigh.
CHORUS.
Take the fort. for they are coming,
Justice signals still.
Wave the answer back TO Tildeo,
In good time We will.
See united rings advancing,
RNsesls leading on;
Millions every day arc going.
Aoney almost gone.
See the glorious banner waving,
Hear the buEle blow.
In our leaders name weu triumph
Over every foe.
Everyvhere tho battle RACES.
Bat success is near:
Onward comes our chusen leader,
Cheer, refoEmers. cnee-.
WHAT WE NEED.
We need reformation sure,
A turning TO the riRht,
a man whose heart Is true and pure
To lead Us In;o light.
We need an honest President.
With wisdom Ia his WAYS.
= different man from L. s. Grant.
Or Rutherford b. Hayes.
Hurrnh for Uncle Sam!
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15


March 2I, 1876.
SCHOOL BOOKSAND STATIONERY.
7 HAVE just received from Phi!ade lphia a com
pete line of al! School Books used in the schools
of our town, which sci! at as low figures
Rsany other house. Any book not hand can he
furnished in few days have also large stock
ct Letter Cap, Foolscap, Note, Tinted, and Initial
Paper, with EaveloPcs of all sizes aad cha pea with
States, Pen holders, Pens all at Iow prices
Call and examine {. E. BELLER.
ORIENTAL CREAM, the most elegant t and del.
" icGte preparation for the Skin invented,
also Hagan Magnolia Balm and Sauud evs' Face
Powder. To be had c. E. BELIEF S.
TTSE Coagune for DendinC China. G lass, Earth
~ enware, Stoue, Ivory, Wood, Leather. Trim
keta, Toys &c, for sale BY c. E. BELLER.
dead THIS.-Safety from fire insured by using
~ the Hang up Box Matches 300 n p box for MY
i've cents Can he had at Z f BELLER'S.
ARGE GIycerine Balls OF Soap, only ten cents,
~ to be had G. E. RELIER'S.
TTNHE POCKET sTOvE.-Thia stove can readily
Il be carried by any travelling in Z n ordi-
nary pocket; for house IL - n+ispen cable
This moEt convenient article of tn. fird ever got
ten up To be hsd at e. e BELLER'S.
AnURAEG'S Rheumatic Remedy il q sure cure
D/ for Rhcum GtiFm In all iis forTns-it is purely
vegetable and is guaranteed to give relief. For
sale by &. E. BELLER.
TENTENNIAL Celery Salt for soups Gravfes,
~ Meats, &c, for '"Ieby C.E. BELLER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
spirit of Jeffersm,
TUESDAY n0RslyG. ArGrsT Is. 1876.
WEST VIRGINIA POLITICS.
Correspondence New York Herald.

WHITE SULFHUR SPRINGS, ". VA,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15

Capt Jas. Bumgsrdner, Jr., of Augus-
ia county, Va, in response 10 cali numerous
ly signed, consents 70 be candidate for Con-
gress, subject to the decision of the Conserve
tive nominating Convention.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
II HOTELS.

G1E3tEGT Eg0GcE,
ShCphcrd>tuWn, w. Va.
IT AVISG leased the EntGr Hotel, it is now o0cn
( / for the acc0DmoG sticn OF the Public. The
IhhIe will be beautifully supplied with all the
lu&urlrE and substSB'IR!S that ths city end coun-
try markets afford. None but polite and attentive
Hervun's w:Ii be employed, End nothing saAN bo
left undoue that VIII tribute tire com ort
pleasure Of guests. TIE Stable vii! be attended
by experienced Os;lcr.
/. f. ETCUISCS,
1Iay %, 1875. Proprietor
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
UPHOL%TE1NIN& O..

TTNHE uadersirned would give notice to the CIT
izeus Of CharlestoTvc and rounding coun-
ties, tn at he will do all kinds Of tph rstcriug such
- Repairing old Mattrcs-es and old Sutas, new
Springs put n if needed. all kinda of other
FURNITURE FIXED Up,
at the shortest nutce-NvnrS done lower thau else
where the county. He may he found at a II houra
through the day al the corner o: iisia and Samuel
streets, few doors above tEc Court-IInuse. / xili
also Cane Chairs T. 4. RUST.
June %, l-75-Iy,
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
M MANUFACTURE On RE

Boots, Shoes, Gaitcrs, slippers, &c.
tiee and upon reasonable te'Ina- Every effort i'll
be made TO give satisfaction to cus'ornere. and the
March 2I, 1916
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
fNRMITuRf EiYs0 uF,
BOOT AND SHOE MAKING,
ARD zeD2drInz.

THOS U SPi$ES would g:"o no-N--a
i tice that he has recently removed 5S5S|eNA
his Boot and Shoe Shop to HE re=i- F-5AS~1sEsSHco
dence Main street. three GCurs below West 81.
where be il prepared 10
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
Tin, Sheet iT0n. Eo0!Ing, sD3utIDg
AND
STOVE HOUSE,

an Main street, in Charlcstowu ". Va. where
~ wilt be glad - see Al! in7 old iricnda and
cu'tomers- ! am prcusrcd 10 furnish anything n
= the TN ASD SHOVE i!a- th- lowest
PrIces. Roofing Spoutin = dcae at tbs 7..urtest
notice and IN superior nanucr. Repairing dune
RcpSir. FOR Stoves frrrish,G. T'ee very
beet Cook Stoves sui RzUges always OF han d. sold
cheap. aud Tar.entsd 10 work veil. All kinds OF
TIN RI. ai=. rs hard.
Cr+O!d Iron. Bras, Copper. Lead. ShccTskins
Hides. Bsesvsx. Bacon, Lard. Soar, I'aIow aud
Country Produce generally, taken in eNcha ge FOR
in Work Sioyrs. Call and zee ne, aud you will
JOSEPH H. YESTERDAY.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1876-08-15
A TUAi BUSINESS C0LLECE,

VI IlsLIIIIII0'LV. VI II.
The Oldest. the LsrEest. and the Beet Business
College ia tue ualte': St.tes.
I OSIER Gni Phillips q rcat Practical system OF
- Actual Eus:u-ss i"atrur;Ipn. which
Copyrighted according t" Act Of Con grees, is the
cJurse Ufstucy nuw adopted in this College. " hch
entirely an?ersedcs the old fugy method OF trying
TO learn Book keeping by Copying Printed Text
Books.
Prof. Nj. Phillips is in charge of cur Actual
Businass bePni tiuent, and iu daily attendance
Eighty II!ost.stcG lustrUctiuu Pk pcrs. with Beau
uiuiiy F!"utishrd Eagle, seUt ~ mail free Of
charge. -idiress
F. x. LOSIEG, President.
April II. lNTh- 6"i baltimore, Mi.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28

the height of presumption for ad-
venturers from abroad TO come here
and tell the labor of the country that
they must not strike hands with the
capital of the country. What was
wanted was union, friendship, conG>
dence and reliance, and that was
what they intended to have. TAP
plause.1 q.
These fellows who tell his race
that the worst Republican was pro-
ferabIe to the beet Democrat were
fools and rascals. Was it not bettcr
for the colored people to accept the
friendship of the Democrats, if they
could get it on the same terms? 1t
was better to live on terms of friend.
ship with ones neighbor than for both
to be afraid to go out without being
shot. Instead Of this some were try-
ing to get up a war of races, which
they could never get up. EApplause. !
Lie never had been a radical Repub
lican, nor never would be, because
to be one he must be in favor of
every rascality that took place. lie
was an independent Republican,
He saw General Hampton's address,
and his kindly expressions to the
colored race had entirely satisfied
him. lie knew ho was earnest. But
while he would state that his first
preference would be for Governor
Chamberlain, he saw nothing that
would prevent him from voting for
General Hampton.
At this point Stephney Riley in
terrupted the speaker with the sug-
gestion that the Governor had, at q
speech in Sumter, announced himself
as Radical Republican.
The Major replied that the Gov.
ernor WAS probably at that time il
deep water, and probably foundered
Cloud applause.)
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
Chamberlain in the Pillory.
revenues.


The Columbia Register of the 18th
instant, has the following: .
After the nominations were made,
Cain, of Edgefield, Humbort, old
''shuv 'em up" Frank Carter, OF
Kershaw, SwaiIs, of Williamsburg,
our own lovely Mirnort, of Richland,
and uarriott, of Georgetown, made
speeches indorsing Chamberlain, and
Strecker, and Hampton, of Chester
old Soap Grease and Elliott, all ne
groes, made speeches in opposition
to Chamberlain. - 1.' ...'' @'.'
The whole affair, as we predicted
before the convention assembled, was
cut and dried before the temporary
chairman Of the convention was ell
ected. The whole of the afternoon
and most Of the evening was taken
mp by Elliott and lis partner, Nc
Cants Stewart, q young negro law
yer, in presenting tine claims of the
respective candidates. This little
sham fight between Elliott and hie
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
intolerance and Intimidation.

'The jeers, snccrs, insults and os-
tracism which q black man meets
w! Ell he joins the Dem, crats are far
gl eater than anything a white man
has to endure when he joins the Re
publicans, says the Cincinnati Com
mercial. You cannot get it oat Of a
black mars head that one Of his co.'s
or has any right to bc Democrat
They regard him as Il traitor, and
treat him accordingly. He has no
society, no friends. lie is turned
out Of church if he happens to belong
to one, and the women will not talk
10 him. OF course the whites have
no use for him, except to get his vote
and pay him the price, and see that
he protected from tie fury of his
race, This they do. But he becomes
an outcast to all intents and purposes
In time the blacks may get over this
narrow view OF things, and under
stand that a black man has the same
right to be q Democrat that Write
man hae; but at present they do moi
view it, They regard the black De-
nocrat as traitor and treat him as
such. l took a position near the ole
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
Hayes Tax Returns-The Accusations
Stated Briefly and in Order.

!. With a full knowledge of the
requirements Of the law, r. B. Hay.
es has pei sistently neglected to list
his property subject to taxation.
3. lie has for three years made
false oaths as to the value of his
property above his just debts.
3. lie has sworn that in 1864 his
property was worth only $2,591,
when that portion of it liable to he
'aX' d turned 100000.
4 He has refused for three years
10 list his gallery of paintings and a
diamond that fol! to him as q residu
ary legaree-$5,000.
5. lie never paid any money to-
ward The Fort Stevenson purchase,
although he says he did, for the pur>
pose # explaining the remarkable
falling Of in the exhibits of figures
from 1878 TO 1874. ~. ...
6. lie had in 1974-T5-'76 about
$4,000 worth of credits, in the shape
Of mortga ges, which he did not list,
and, more than this, periured himself
by swearing he was not possessed of
them.
7. He had three horses IN 1874,
and swore he had but one.
8. He had three watches in 1874,
and swore he had but one.
8. He has had the use of thirty
odd thousand dollars left as bequests
by his uncle, for which he makes no
return.
10. lie has disregarded the law,
and made no return to the Probate
Court Of Sandusky county for the
execntorship Of his uncle's will.
IL. In short, Rutherford B. Hayes
has been guilty OF false swearing for
the ast three years, and has swim
died his country and the State of
O"io out OF large share of their Just
revenues.
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
Democratic Prospects.

WAsnIr g TON, Sept. 16.-The Con-
gressional Democratic Committee
here, who are engaged in distribute
ing political information, documents,
and speeches, keep mp constant and
very extensive correspondence with
all parts Of the country, and neces+
sarily seek TO be well informed as to
the prospects of the Presidential elec-
tion. Great pains have been taken
to form a sound judgment, by seeking
facts in detail through the local Or
gahizations, discarding enthusiastic
reports, and rejecting loose estimates
Of supposed strong'h.
Entire confidence IL lie election
of Gov. Tilden is felt, and unless all
the signs should prove false, or all
unexpected reaction occur, his ma
jority i'll the Electoral O"llego will
surprise some of his friends as much
as his most pronounced oppononts.-
The drift of public opinion is tavora-
BILE, and if the October States do not
disappoint expectation the Presiden-
tial contest will virtually end with
the election Of that pain and honest
farmer, "Blue Jeans" Williams, as
Governor Of Indiana. The figures
to work ont the general result are as
follows:
The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1876-09-28
Mr.. Tilden's Income Tax.

The long expected defence of Gov
ernor Tilden in the fraudulent income
return allegations is neatly compile
ted, says the New York Herald, and
will probably be given in full for
publication within few days. Much
speculation has been indulgcd in as
10 its nature, both parties regarding
it as Of vital importance in foroshad~
owing the result on election day; but
the Governor has wisely kept his own
counsel and speculation alone has
hitherto revealed the secret. The
Herald, however, is authorized to an
nounce, on information not wholly
unconnected with the Republican
party, but deemed, nevertheless, ems
tirely authentic, that the following is
the line of defence advanced by Gov
ornor Tilden:
In 1861, the period Of the alleged
i"'oO lctuI llet lll6 lWO OIOClCiS, I1en~
ry and Moses, lately deceased, were in
the chemical manufacturing business
in Labanon, but financially embar-
rassed to such degree that ruin
was inevitable unless prompt and
ample relief came to hand.
In this crisis GOvornor Tilden adj
vanced at different dates large sums
of money, amounting to several huns
dred thousand dollars, out Of his ear,
nings, all or nearly all of which was
lost. This, he claims, lett his income
at the figure given in lis sworn
statement, and this is the defence to
the charge of perjury. The docu-
ment when published will, OF course,
be more voluminous, but it is be-
lived that the essential points are EN-.
braced above.