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WANTED TO BE \ MAN. "Yes!"
he said, Il wanted to be man and
get the wages of man when | done
a mans work, but it was a 'stunner.'
| run with the thresher like the rest
of 'em but they called nae Jimmy; l
worked in a livery stable and cleaned
off them nags as slick as a agreased eel,
butIw as Jimmy still. betmy money
on faro ana fought the tiger, but 1t
was no go. Finally bought a meer-
schaum pipe for four bits OF Joe
Bauer's and walked up town as big as
a man. Before | reached Adams
corner friend Of fathers met me and
said: Good morning Mr.. -r That
day ] was looked on as a man, but [
felt worse than dog ever since and
often wished | was 4 boy again
Ijaita EaIq U'otchman.
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laid aside in this country and sack
cloth and ashes brought forth for the
humiliation of Gel tain classes of our
people. It were far better to see repen-
tance thus symbolized than to see the
people by and by in reality using sack
cloth to cover their nakedness and gath
ering ashes from the smouldering ruins
of their once gorgeous palaces.
1t is an old truth, but none the less
vital that righteousness exaleth ma
tion." "In God we trust" is good
motto, but we cannot delude Omnipo-
tence by putting it on the coin and
then, like the Pharisee, hoping to be
heard for our much speaking.
Cultivate the intellect by all means,
but don't forget the moral and religious
training. The intellect is curse with
out this natural concomitant to direct
it in proper channels. 1t is said, "put
begger on horse and he will ride to
the devil" People of intellectual cul.
ture travel the same road as the beggar
on the horse, if they have not moral
and religious principles.
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The Bellingham Bay Mail says:
"There will be an effort made in the
next Legislature to reduce taxation
for Territorial purposes from four to
three mills on the dollar and that for
the County from eight to SIX. The
taxable valuation is increasing SO rap
idly that the Territory and Counties
would derive more revenue from three
and six mills, respectively, than for
merly by the present rates Of four and
eight mills. And while the taxable
property has thus increased and, as q
consequence, the revenue therefrom
in like proportion, the expenses Of
the Territorial and municipal govern
ments remain comparatively the same.
The Territory and Counties are also
out of bebt, with a very few insulated
exceptions-Wha hatcom, for instance
which is another reason why this re-
duction should be made. But as the
affairs Of this county are being admin
istered on an economical basis and
many quarter-section is yearly ad-
ded to the tax list, it viii not suffer
any Inconvenience from this reduc-
ton"
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Rates Of Tuition f:

CPcr session Of ten weeks.)
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JOB PRINTING.

The undersigned having purchased the
printing material of Jos. A. C. Brant, is pre-
pared to do all kinds of plain and ornamental
work at the lowest cash rates.
Oflicc at Judge Ginder's residence, South
west corner Main and Seventh Streets Van
couvcr, w. I.
s.All odets left with me ~li receive ptonp, st,en.
AZ ton. John ii. Ginder.
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Select School
FOR
GIRLS.

Miss 4. Loomis, Principal, and Teacher
o English, Latin and French
Hrs. II. e. Nicholson. Teacher of Mu.
Aic
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JOSEPH NJ. FLETCHER,

Attorney and Counsellor At Law.
Oilice up stairs in Sohns & Schueles build
ing Main street, Vancouver, W. T.
~ Particular attention given to convey
aucing and the examination of land titles.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

largest shipper oftresh beefin this town
has received II telegram from a we'll
known and responsible English house
Offering to take all his shipments at
siNpence per pound (alittle over twelve
cents) laid down in liverpool. War,
and war rumors have increased Eng
lands needs i'll this direction. The
eNportation of fresh meat from this
country is likely soon to become Il great
feature of our International trade. ,-
But while war will probably increase
our sales of food products, it will to
very nearly the same extent check the
consumption of cotton, petroleum and
other raw materials, for which Europe
the existing prostration Of trade abroad
must be greatly augmented by the
closing Of European markets, and large
lines Of certain descriptions ofmanuf;ac-
tured goods must be shipped to this
country and sold for the most they will
bring. American markets will become
outlets for whatever is unstable in the
Great centres of European trade, and
imported goods will fall i'll value here,
Il decided gain to the great mass Of peo-
pie, those who consume tea, coffee and
cigars, as we'll as the wealthier classes
who drink foreign wines, dress in
broadcloth and silks, and indulge in
expensive European luxurics. Our
manufacturers will probably be shorn
Of a portion of their profits by the
great influx of British, French and
German goods forced off ut ruinous
prices. Yet, while our trading and
commercial interests will be vari-
ously, and not always benef-
ciaily affected by war in Europe,
our financial condition will be strength
ened and improved. Our Government
securities will he free from the distrust
attaching to the great borrowing ma
tions OF Europe, any of which are likely
to be drawn into the conflict. 1t is not,
from present appearances, probable that
the struggle will long be confined to
Russia and Turkey. Prudent Euro
pean investors will, therefore, naturally
single out United States bonds, now
prominently and favorably known in
all European money markets, as least
likely to be affected by the contingen-
cies of the war, and as presenting every
guarantee of safety. In the main, the
war will benefit us both commercially
and financially, though probably not to
any astonishing eNtent.-N. Y. Mul.
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THE EFFECT OF THE WAR IN THIS
COUNTRY.

Though our commercial relations
with the two belIigerents are conlpara-
lively insignificant, the clash of arms
in the East cannot but have an imme-
diate and considerable bearing upon
American commerce. OF late years
Russia, and Turkey and her appanages,
have furnished England and the Conti-
nent-principally England-with an
average yearly supply of grain, amount
ing in the aggregate to about 40 100000
bushels. This supply will not only be
cut Off, but the two belligercnts, with
probably not less than million and
half of men in the field to feed, will be
constantly in the market as buyers o:
grain and provisions.
Any grain deficiency in Europe, aris-
ing from the war or other causes, must
be substantially supplied from the
United States. Owing to 4 perfected
system of rail and water transporta-
ton from the egrain-growing districts of
the West to the Atlantic sea-bOard.
American grain has Of late years crowd
ed Russian cereals from British mar
kets. In the present instance no other
grain-groWing country can successfully
compete with us in supplying an extra
ordinary demand for brcadstui1S for
military consumption. This enlarged
export OF gram anu provisions promises
more money to our agricultural classes,
increased activity to railroad business,
and probable revival to some other
branches of industry.
The sending abroad dressed meat and
live stock, which has grown so rapidly
during the last eighteen months, will
be increased by the Russian-Turkish
war. AS yet there is no demand for
American fresh beef upon the Conti-
nent, but it is understood that several
speculators are now abroad with
J the intention of introducing
it; and we have heard that the
German steamers will soon be fit
ted up with refrigerators for the export
of fresh beef, the same as the English
stamers now are. The expectation of
beef first commenced in October, 1879,
with shipment of $4,000 pounds from
this port, which had increased to $685. :
355 pounds (valued at S5l7,762) in
March last. The consumption of
American beef in England has surpris-
ed most sanguine shippers on this side.
Within the last forty-eight hours the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04
QUEER LANGUAGE IN THE PULPIT

DIR. Talmage said, as he began yester-
days sermon. that the reason he had
preached ten sermons to men and none
to women was that the women are
better than men. He did not say this
out Of compliment or in gaIIantry;
although when women are bad,
they are dreadful. Laughter Statis-
tics prove this. They have fewer
temptations, are natually more rove
rental and loving, and it is easier
for them to become Christians. "rhey
are in the majority in the Church, on
earth, and L suppose they will be three
fOurths Of the population in Lc;aVen."
In u beautiful homestead in Bethany,
Il widow was left to take charge OF the
premises. The pet of the house was
Mary, a younger sister, who, with Il
book under her arm, has no appearance
of anxiety or perturbation. Christnnd
several friends arrived ut the house
They did not keep him waiting
till they adjusted their dress, and, after
two or three knOckings, hasten to the
door, land say" Why, is that you:' No.
They were ladies, and always prcscn-
table, though they might not have on
their best. If we always had Oh our
best, our best would not be worth hav-
ing on. Laughter They threw open
the door and greeted Christ with,
"Good morning. BE seated" Martha
went Off TO the kitchen; while Mary
believing i'll division of labor, said,
"Nlartha, you go and cook, and / will
sit down and be good" Laughter.
Something went wrong in the kitchen.
Perhaps the fire would not burn, or the
bread would not bake, or Martha scaId-
ed her hand. At any rate, She lost her
+,
and possibly with pitcher in one hand
and the tongs in the other, rushed into
the presence Of Christ, saying, "T4ord,
dost thou not care that my sister hath :
left me to serve alOnc,'
But Christ scolded not Il word. He
seemed to say, "My dear woman, don't
worry. Let the dinner go. Sit down
on this ottoman beside Mary, your
humble sister, When n man comes
home from business and sees his wife
worn out, he thinks she ought to have
been in Wall street, and then she
would have had something to worry
her. He does not know that she con-
ducts university, a clothing establish
ment, Il restaurant, 4 laundry, and a
library; while she is also health officer,
police, and president of her residence.
Great laughter.
They have to contend with severe
economy. Ninety mine out of a hun
dred are subjected to it. If man
smokes very expensive cigars and cats
costly dinners in New York, he is very
desirous of making five dollars do the
work of seven at home. The wife is
banker in the household. She is preSi-
dent, cashier, teller, and discount clerk !;
and there's a panic every few weeks.
Laughter.1 This severe discipline
will make heaven very attractive to
you. There will be no rents to pay.
Every man will live in his own house,
which will be Il mansion at that. II
Stewards Fifth Avenue mansion were
lifted into the celestial city, glorious
| gloritied Lazarus, who sat in rags or
earth, would be ashamed to enter it.
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ing Board quorum'' was SO Nefieclive for
the Nichols claimants, why was it that
such quorum was ignored while it re-
manned faithful to the legal government
of the State: That government held Il
Returning Board quorum from the
day ON which the General Assembly
convened, and the Legislature, duly
organized, remained in legal existence
till disintcgrated by the direct act of
the Commission. Ea5r
This result having been achieved, it
is a matter OF record that congratula-
tory messages We're exchanged between
the President and his Commission.
On the following day the President, by
a formal order made public through
the press, directed that the United
States troops, occupying IL building in
the vicinity of the Stute-Honse, should
be removed to their barracks. Those
troops had been placed there by Presi-
Governor, to protect the Returning
Board while the vote for President was
counting.
I firmly believe that, had the. legal
government been recognized, it could
have sustained itself without the inter
vention OF troops. But the order for
their withdrawal, issued under the cir
cumstances and in the manner that it
was issued, clearly Indicated that even
the moral support which the legal gov
ernment of Louisiana should have re-
ceived from the national ndministra-
ton would be denied. Had the Gene-
raj Assembly continued in session at
the State-House l should have deemed
it my duty to have asserted and deten-
ded the government to the last, not
withstanding the withdrawal Of the
troops. But, with the Legislature dis
integrated, and no prospect OF present
success, 1 cannot task your tried fideli-
ty by asking you longer to continue to
aid me in the struggle 1 have thus far
maintained. I therefore announce to
you that am compelled to abstain, for
the present, from all active assertion of
my government. waive none Of my
legal rights, bnt yield only to superior
force.
I am not wholly discouraged by the
fact that one by one the Republican
State governments at the South have
been forced to succumb to force, or
fraud, or policy. Louisiana, the first
State rehabilitated after the w;tr,is the
last State whose government thus falls,
and, believe,i lit will be among the first
to raise itself again to the place of equal
and honest representation. 1 advise
that you maintain your party organiza-
tion and continue the battle for the
rights of citizenship and free govern
lnent.
We strive for these, and not for man
or rule. 1t grieves me beyond express
sion that the heroic efforts you have
made and the cruel sufferings you have
undergone to maintain Republican
principles in Louisiana, have had this
bitter ending. To those who have SO
gailantly stood by me in the long con-
test we have passed through 1 tender
my heartfelt thanks. To all L counsel
peace, patience, fortitude and Il firm
trust that eventually right and justice
will prevail. S. B. PACKARD,
Governor.
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MONROE MALE SCHOOL.

The exercises of the Monroe male school
will be resumed, at tho male Academy, on
Monday, the End day ofOctober, 1876.
Terms, per ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS so
Tuition will be payable M ndUnncc, AS
pclled to collect bills on the street. Parents
and guardians are assured of strict disci-
ptinc and thorough instruction.
JAMES A. BETHUNE.
September, II, 1876. IT,
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THE TELEGRAPH:
Published every Friday.
At MONROE, oUACHITA PARISH, LA.
G. w. NGoo1AN
.g.ss Editor and Proprietor. iesf.a.

TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES.
Advertisements will be inserted at one
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tive cents for each subsequent insertion, for
any tine under one month. For longer
periods as follows:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

Linton w. Stubbs,
TNGINEER AND DRAUGHTSNfAN
I Parish Surveyor of Ouachita. Order
left at the Office ofStubbs & Stone viii re
coive prompt attention.
Monroe, la, April 20, 1877. Gm
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RDr. X. e. Strotller,

y ESUMI1S the practice Of his profession,
lO and offers his services to the citizens OF
story of Breard's Brick Store corner Grand
and DeSiard streets. June 49, 1878. ly
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Cards OF Il personal Characterization ad
be charged double our reg
ular advertising rates.
Obituary and Marriage notices will b.
charged AS advertisements.
Any person sending us tive new cash sub
at the same post office, will be en-
titled to II copy OF THE TELEaRAPH gratis
tor one YEAR.
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DAnffNfHY.

nR. S. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
- offers his professional services to the
ctizcns of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having experience OF fourteen
years in the practice, he feels confident of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
Office at residence on Jackson street, near
The Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-marl6ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

Dr. Il. II. Richardson
OFFERS his services in the different
" branches of his profession to the citi
Zcns OF Monroe and surrounding coun
try. Office, on Jackson Street, adjoining
Methodist Church. May o. 1874. If
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

FRANK STUBBS. JNO. Il. STONE.
StulDbs 4 Stone,
4 ITORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n Oflice in Henry kindermann's build
ing, upstairs, ON DeSiard street.
October =, 1874. If.
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Dr. A. II. ShOl0rs.

MONROC, la,
OFFERS his professional services to the
" citizens of Monroe. Office n his Drug
Store on DeSiard street.
September "a, 1875. ly.
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!OHN M'ENERY. s. d. M'ENERY.
!. a. y. ID. McEnery,
4 I"rORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
N practice in the Parish and District
Courts of Ouachita, Morehouse, Franklin,
Rchland, Caldwell and Catahoula Parishes,
in the Supreme Court at Monroe, and Uni
ted States Courts Particular attention paid
business III the Land Office Department
Of the General Government. nl7tf
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

Dr. >. G. Murphy,
Having returned to Monroe, offers his
LII professional services to the citizens OF
the town and country surrounding. He may
be found when not professionally engaged,
either at his Office in the Keller build
ing, at his residence in roar of the
Ouachita House.
November II, 1874. SLY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-05-04

R.wIILIs RICHARDSoN. RoB'r RICHARDSON.
IL. Il Ie. w. HtfcharstHOn.
4 TvrORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
N practice in all the Parishes of North
Louisiana, i'll the Supreme Court at Monroe,
the Federal Courts, and III the Land Office
Department OF the General Government.
juno -, 1872. 5O-tf
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Dr. 'TlaOs, n. Ably,

MONKOE, La,
HFEICE on DeSiard street, at the inter-
~ section of First, i'll the rear room of
building formerly occupied by A. j..
Keller.
January 5, 1876, 1y
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-06

rmE n0M 0Rv Q0uRS
9 vi /" WI
corosfaf
-a aeoond Streets
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-01-06

PlxLEY < MCCONNELL,
Brokers. Carson and Proctor streets.
Receiving Agents for
c. GAND & CO.,
AssAYERs.
cHEM N CcAL ANALYSTS
MICR Pts STS,
virginia City. Nov.
DULLION Even such as Is no, no,
h receivable at the u. 8. Mint assayeo and
sold on the most favorable terms
Samples Of Ore critically assayed for both
Gold and Silver, AND REPORTS BASED UPON
DUPLICATE TEsIS saISa,sd .Ds in II Csrsop An pef
Samples Of Ore assayed fer Copper, Lead
sntimony. Tin and Mercury. or other Metals
81 very low rates. See Circulars.
SAMPLES of all inorganic substances. miner,
ala saline deposits and mineral waters ans!yzeo
and examined chemically or microscopically.
Alsa. particular attention given to the Exam
inAtion of Foods and Liquors, with reference
TO ADULTERATIONS.
Ne aim at large business on small prohts
whether in Analysis or in other branches.
A,ssyers and the Trade furnished with Chem
;c.lIy pure Gold at $40 per o.. with discount
OH for quantity. Chemically Pure SILVER Il
For further information see advertisement II
Virginia Evening Chronicle, or cal, as above
on Nessrs. pixley b Mcconnell for Circular.
CONRAo WiEGAND,
s,-,c.riv Ne,ter and Refiner OF U. s. Mint
San Francisco, and later Assayer Of the sam'
Establishment hoSl4n
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Office, over Wagner 4 Co.'S Hardware 6tore.
Oface hours from 9 A. II. to Z r. H.; Sundays,
from 4. n. to II II.
Residence, C. O. .Athertons old place, corner OF
Spear and Fall stree.s. sp1ou
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1877-07-12

The colossal bronze statute Of Victory
which stands in tho Park, at Lowell, before
the tomb ofitho first soldiers that foll in tho
revolution, is lasting and beautiful, tribute
Of art. 1t is one Of the first objects sought by
strangers visiting our sister city, which indeed
many visit purposely to sac this elegant object
of high art. It was obtained from the King
Of Bavaria by Dr. J. O. Aver, to whom his
Majesty was especially gracious in acknowl-
edgement ot'what his remedies are roputed to
have done for tho suffering sick. 1t was
donated by the Doctor to tho city Of Lowell as
permanent and speaking emblem Of tho
victories both Of science and arms.
Z. tHugcrsto,on (Md.) Press.
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oakway locals.
OAKwAY, s. c.. july 6. l87

OAKwAY, S. c., July 6, 1877.
Wheat crops on the "Ridgo' aro turning
out finely. Mr.. Andrew Boardon sowed ono
bushcl on ono aero aud made 20 bushels,
We arc neodipg rain. 1t is vory hot
weather.
Tho Good Templars at Westminster will
have pic nio ut Westminster Church on tho
28th instant;:and, by resolution of tho lodge
tho proprietors and employees of the Courier,
County Commissioners and tho public gone
rally are invited to attond and bring some
victuals for themselves and their friends-as
several speeches will bo dcliverod-nnd give
tho people on opportunity of interchanging
views and opinions,au have social gathor.
ing, tho life of good society.
General Green is about to remove his forces
from "Nubbn Ridge" rs he has failed to have
good frrtifcatous. Among US he has no
allies. A fcw places in othor parts of the
County the General is we'll fortified. Capt.
Jack Frost is tho Gcneralissimo to razo tho
thickly set and numerous soldiers of General
Green in the folds Of tho lazy and indolent
farmer.
According to arrangements there was q
Lodge OF Good Tempars organized on Satur-
day, near Oakway and named Oakway Lodge.
Officers elected for the quarter: j. W. Bear
den, W. G. H.; Miss NJ. j. Reoder W. V. r.;
w. l.. lIudgns, w. S.; j. w. IIaulbrook, w.
a. S.; A. Bcardcn, w. Il. S.; j. A. Elrod.
w. L.; j. W. McGuffin. w. NJ; Mrs. f. P.
Cain, d. NJ; Miss l.. j. Bruce. j. c.; j. b.
Sanders. L d.; Miss S. j. Sanders. II. II. S.;
Miss L. G. Btower. H. II. S.; j. B. Sanders,
ex of6cio p. W. g. Il. Mcmbors-Da
Brewer. I. M. Myers, Mrs. Lydia Cain. Miss
Fannie Elrnd J. II. Crooks. r. w. King, j.
b. Cain. w. G, Cain. II. NJ. Cain, Mrs. ii. Z,
Price, Mrs. NJ. L. Cain, Miss N. IL. T. San
doris. OC.