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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-14

these the officers who made serious charges be-
fore the Legislative Investigating cominittee against
Chcf Clerk Hawiey, OF the Police Department
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-14
LEON LEWIS RARE BOOKS.

Counsellor G. H. Philips made application yesterday
In The Kings County supreme Court. before Justice
Gilbert, Tor bill OF partlculars IN the suit OF Leon
Lewis, OF Penn Yam. against his clients J. sao'n &
Co.. book dealers. Of No. q Nassau street, this CITY.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19
LYNCHlNG IN CATAHOULA.

On Monday last three negroes, Geo.
Henderson, Dick Holstein aud another
whose name is not now known to It's,
were arrested on Sicily Island charged
With horse stealing, and were taken in
charge by the constable fer the purpose
of bringing them down to stand u pre-
iiminary trial before the Parish, Judge.
AS the prisoners had tn be guarded AL
night, the constable aud posse who had
them in charge concluded to bring
them to town that night, and thus be
relieved of their charge. On the way
here, when in the neighborhoOd Of Mr..
+. J. Holstein's store, they We're. sur
rounded by II body of armed men who
demanded their prisoners, and ordered
the posse to make tracks, which they
did. 1t seems that here one Of the
prisoners, who was on foot, escaped,
but the remaining two, named above,
who were on horseback, were taken
out in the woods about thirty or forty
yards from the road and hung. 1t was
not known what had become of them
until their bodies were found dangling
from a tree by some persons passing by
the next morning. The probability is
that the ropes were put around their
necks, then tied to the limbs of the
trees and their horses driven from UNI
der them.-NeacS. .y ..N
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19
A UNCONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

-'s [Carroil Conservatfve.l 'uy .
We clip from the OUACHITA TELE-
GRAPH the closing paragraphs Of a
very sensible article ON the subject OF
amending the constjtutiOn of this State.
There are some dead weights in that
constitution that ought to be expunged.
They clog the wheels of our State
government, while they afford no
special protection to any class Of peo-
pie. l':i '. .
We think, with tho. TELEGRAPH,
that Louisiana, being in vibratory
condition, is only hatf redeemed until
our organic law is fundamentally
changed: " $50 a'.i '.' 3;
ssThere is Il blindness in this matter
which astounds US. Who cannot see
that Louisiana ia not redeemed State
until her organic law, like that OF
Georgia and Mississippi and Alabama,
has been fundamentally changed De
tails in argument are, to any intelli-
gent citizen, wholly Unnecessary to OK
plain the reasons for the formation of a
new constitution us speedily as possible.
Tho State is now simply in vibratory
condition. 1t is neither here nor there
permanently. It has been rescued
from the rule of the fouicst crew OF
plunderers that has ever afflicted the
people OF any state in the Union, but
the rescue is subject to II rt.capture by
the Radicals. Politicians and Journal
lists who speak of the expense necessary
to hold II convention of the people,
place value upon their liberties and
tho hard experiences OF the people we
have no part in. There are no specious
reasons = no sophistry = no consid :
Grafton whatever which can out
weigh the single fact that until the
constitution is radically changed there
can he no redemption for the people
Louisiana 1t is not an argunenta-
tive proposition, but II seifevident
TRUTH"
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A STATE WITHOUT A CONSTITUTION
New Orleans Democrat,1


Early last summer we printed an cX-
tract from Il letter OF Gen. Toombs, of
Georgia, advocating call for "A consti-
tutional convention for that State. We
took occasion Mt the same time to sug-
sest that such II convention in Lou
isiana was necessary to the establish
ment of our government upon u sound
and economical basis. a few weeks
subsequently we again REQUIRED to the
subject in a brief article. Since then
the country papers of tho State have
taken up the question and discussed it,
in nearly all it's bearings, with tenn
persance and sound Judgment and pub
lie opinion in the State seems now to
be strongly in favor of a new organic
law.
What is now styled the constitution
of Louisiana, is simply Il bayonet edict.
The convention which framed it was
called by military order the men who
composed it were not legitimate citizens
of the State, and the instrument they
framed was enforced upon us ut the
point of the bayonet against the in
dignaut protest of the people. ssThe
constitution of 1862 is no more the
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19

sslife over here Is perfectly delightful.
I've been trying to find that hell we
heard Of so much over there, INT I
can't and It. There's no such piece
And then the spirit OF the jolly Ben
laughed audibly aud heartily. y
"I'd swear to that laugh" said Mr..
Herring; snOb0dy ever laughed that
way except Ben De Barr
On each occasion Mr.. De Bar was
jolly and good-humored, as he was In
life, and 50 many OF his wetf-known
Peculiaritit>. were frequently manifest
ed that no doubt was left la the mind
of those In the circle that the. spirit OF
the dead comedian was actually pre-
sent. One night the spirit Ut Mr..
Charles Leavy came with that of Mr..
De Bar, and both convsssed with ver-
sons present, trumpet being used as a
medium for speaking.
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DEN DE BARS GHOST.
Communication which the Widow and
Friends believe to be Genuine.
[St. Louis Globe-Den,ocrat.7

tSt. Louis Globe Democrat.1
About three weeks ago Mr.. Fred. l..
Herring, gasfitter, was walking along
the street, when he felt something
Juggling ut the left lapel of his coat.
The pulling agency was Invisible, and
Mr.. Herring, being Il spirituaiist, felt
assured that 4 spirit was lowering, and
desired to communicate something to
him. This belief was confirmed when
his coat WAS pulled several times. This
occurred in broad daylight. Mr.. Her
rings efforts to find out what 1t was
we're futile, and he went to see me-
dunn for Information on the subject
The medium informed him that it was
the spirit of his old friend, Ben De
Bar, who wished him to cali on Mrs.
Dc Bar and request her to visit the
slate-writing medium, DIR. Huntoon,
then iii the city, on which occasion
he could come and make n written
communication to her. Mr.. Herring
visited two other mediums, and both
told him the same story.
Mr.. Herring ut once proceeded to
the residence of Mrs. Dc Bar, and after
telling her what had been revealed to
him, accompanied her to the residence
of Mr.. George M. jackson, the Dowell
bedspring manufacturers, 1,IO6 Locust
street, where DIR. Huntoon was. Mrs.
De Bar seated herself Mt the table with
the medium, and Mt his request held
the slate under the table. On the up-
per surface of the slate was placed a
minute piece" OF pencil for the spirit to
write with. In Il few moments writ
ing was heard, which continued about
two minutes. When Mrs. De Bar was
in the act of drawing the slate from
under the table, under the direction of
the medium, her hand was seized yio-
ientiy, and pressed so hard as to give
her considerable pain. When the slate
was placed on the table it was discover
Ell that both sides were completely COW
cred with writing, with the signature
of Ben De Bar attached. The sitting
was private, and the nature of the COM
munfcation was not made known, but
Mrs. De Bar stated that it related TO
her business affairs, and included adj
vice from the spirit Of her husband con-
concerning the management of certain
properties. She stated, further, that
she recognized beyond doubt the hand
writing and the signature Of her hus-
band, and that she was we'll pleased
with the result of the sitting.
at three SeanceS that occurred sub
sequently ut Mr.. Jackson's, his spirit
came and spoke audibly, answering a
number of questions propounded to
him by persons present.
care you happy, Ben?' asked Mr..
Herring.
sob, very happy" replied the spirit;
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THE STATE UNIVERSITY.

The Board Of Supervisors Of the State
University and Agricultural College OF
this State was to have met in New
Orleans Wednesday, for the purpose, it
is understood, of permanently organic
ing the two schools as one. Pending
the organization, the Baton Rouge
Advocate informs us that q school has
been opened at the University for
young men and boys {not under IA
years of age) who are tolerably we'll
grounded in the common branches OF
education. Tuition Is free. Tho school
opened on Friday, October 9Th, the
regular day Of opening, with a number
Of students in attendance. ..se.,...
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test for Acklen, Democrat. In this,

test for Acklen, Democrat. In this,
the fifth district, Leonard, Rep, having
no contest, wass doubtless admitted
without opposition. Elam, from the
fourth district was not admitted, al-
though his name was on the roll, but
we believe he will be admitted finally.
The message of the President was
sent i'm on the 10th. 1t is brief docu-
snent, possessing but little or no inter-
est for our readers. The deficiency in
army appropriations, the Paris exposi-
ton and an International Prisoners
Congress are tho only points discussed
ia the message. Other questions are
left for the regular meeting Of Congress
in December. President Hayes is silent
sss to his Southern policy, the currency
and all other questions now forming
the staple Of common newspaper dis
cusston. His message is distinctly non
eomnittal. The leading men in Con-
sresss, who expect to attack MIR. Hayes,
will have to attack him in the dark.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19

Notices have been served on II num-
Der of citizens ordering them to build
new sidewalks or repair the old ones,
under penalty of having the work done
by the city at the expense of the pro
perty.-iNireDepoyt Times.
Monroe has such n law, but we never
hear OF any notices being served, not
withstanding our sidewalks, altogether,
are about the shabbiest any traveller
ever stumbles over. n
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Of Louisiana than ifit were

of Louisiana than if il were
a ulkase of the Gar of Russia.
The history of the manner in which
that instrument was framed, and the
manner in which it was ratified or
adopted, should be at this time rewrit-
ten and made as familiar to the people
AS it was when the gang of shoulder
strapped blackguards, Northern thieves
aud adventures and igaorant aud be-
sOtted negroes first imposed it by law
less force upon the State. It's creation
violated every principle OF free govern
ment, and was designed to subject the
white man and Christian civilization
hero to the dominance OF the half
civilized negro, inspired by the worst
class Of alien adventures.
If it has not in the last eight Or nine
years worked 0ut that horrible result,
it is simply because the whites OF the
State have opposed, to the full and sue
cessful operation Of its iniquit,us prin-
ciples, u constant and almost fierce war
iare; aud it under its authority we
now have peace and any degree Of
prosperity, it is because wise and good
men have control of the machinery OF
the government and ignore the ex-
istence Of its worst and most rev0lu-
tionary provisions. But those provis-
ions relnain there as q living threat
against the peace Of the State, liable ut
any time, In the mutations of parties,
To be called, by bad or ambitious, Or
selfish men, into aggressive action. In
deed, only few days ago the COM
munity was startled by an appeal of a
few ambitious and turbulent lnulattoes
of the city to the courts to enforce the
provision Of this constitution fOrbid1ling
the reorganization of separate schools.
Thus, even with the machinery Of the
government and of the courts in the
hands OF upright aud patriotic citizens,
it is not out Of. the power of unscrupuious
agitatOrs under this ssbayOnet edict" to
disturb society and keep the community
in turmoil and excitement.
We do not believe, as we have said
above, that the sO-called constitution
of Louisiana has any binding authority
upon the courts OF the State aud we
teel sure that, in that era of the repub-
lie, when the judiciary had pro-
founder reverence for the great fullda-
mental principles Of our government,
no court would have enforced an OBJ
nOxiOus and pernicious provision of a
law so devoid Of real authority as stthe
bayonet edict of 1865" What would
Oe the course Of one of our latter-day
courts, we do not pretend to say, but
we are very sure that the present in
iquitous and dangerous so-called con-
stitution should be done away with,
and a convention assembled to frame
one in accordance with American
principles Of government and in the
great interest Of an enlightened, Chris
tian and free people.
We have not attempted in this article
to do more than open the question of q
convention. All objections to it, we
are sure, can be fully met, and it will
require q number of articles to discuss
all the vicious features of the existing
law and the provisions which should
be incorporated in the new one. We
expect, therefore, very frequently, in
the next few months, to recur to the
subject.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19
FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE PLANTATION KNOWN
as the "Austin Place. situated ON the
Winsborrough road seven miles from Mon
roe. The place contains GA 9l-1OO acres, il
well improves; dwelling cabins and good
stock. 's
Terms low, for cash; and reasonable
price on credit, part cash, and lonv
terms Apply to
r.. s. AUSTIN, or
S. d. McENERY, ESQ.
Monroe. La, August LIST, 1876. IT,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19

The Christian Worker says that no
liars shsl no found in heaven. What
did this man ever enter journalism
for IN. Y. P0se. ''
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19

Tho New Orleans Republican is to
be revived. Mr.. Thomas @. Tracy, it
is said, will be its editor and manager.
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CAENr HYACINTH's ACADEMY

CANT HfACINTH'S ACADEMY
Will be opened, as usual, on the 18th
inst, for the admission of boarders and day
scholars.
Board and tuition, go per month; wash
ing. ~. Day-scholars win be charged ac-
cording to their classes -. - and IS No
extra charge for French or fancy work.
For further particulars apply to
SISTER SERAFHINA.
LIT Superior.
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HALF RATS FOR COTTON
FROM
RAYVILLE AND ALL PLACES WEST
IT p. SHELTON,
.........
FIRE
..s..s.ss

AND
LIFE N S RAJ NOE AGENCY.
MONROE, LA.
Office in Stnbbs' building, opposite Court
House square. Aug. ~, lS77 3m
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-10-19

g ". SAUNDERs.
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
GROCERY MERCHANT,
GRAND STR EET,
MONROE. LA.
The undersigned, at his old stand on
share OF the Grocery aud Provis TRADE Of
this market. He Invites an Inspection OF
his stock and comparison of prices with
Customers will be accommodated with
the best qualities of
FAMILY GROCERIES,,
FLOUR, SUGAR, COFFEE,
TEA, RICE, ETC.,
and with articles of
WESTERN PRODUCE,
such as
CORN. OATS. MEAL,
MEAT, PORK. ETC.
all vt the
VERY LOWEST CASH PRICES
to be found at any store in Monroe.
WINES. LIQUORS.
TOBACCO AND CIGARS.
kept constantly ON hand. All groceries
and other perIshable articles kept iresh bv
frequent orders from Western and South
ern markets.
FRESH BREAD AND CAKES
kept for sale, or supplied to families and
dealers 1t short notice, aud none but the
s.w. SAUNDERS.
Monroe, La, June 1, 1877.
SOUTHERN CARRIAGE FACTORY.
The undersigned takes pleasure in maxine
known that he is now a. we'll prepared rs
before the war, II not better, to do all kinds
Of work, either in
Manufacturing or REPAIRING
CARRIAGES, BuGGIEs, HACKS, ETC
Ready made work kept ON hand; speci-
mems OF which may be seen by calling 1t the
E,,asc c6Sy ;de will also carry on = general
tsiacksmiti shop. arranged to do all Kinds OF
oiscksmtt' ling. Terms reasonable.
April ~ 1863. n3O- FIR. ENDOM.
HALF RATS FOR COTTON
FROM
OF IT.
Monroe. La, Oct. l6, 1876.
The undersigned members OF the Monroe
board OF Trade, who purchase Cotton from
above points, will pay half the freight, he
seller paying the other half. Liberal
price paid for Cotton: Merchandise sold
south. All are Invited to Try our market.
~ E S A D. A. BREARD.
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IEW MARKET HOUSE.

The undersigned has opened has opened
his new market house, and will be pleased
TO supply the best of meats at all hours OF
t the Gay; His old patrons are respectfully
.. - Whole hogs, neatly butehered, sold
Al &c per pound. J. l.. NELSON,
Dec. 10 lS7S.-l4:tE.
NEW ALEXANDRA RESTAURANT
Has been removed to the corner of st.
Jonn and st. Ann street, in the rear OF b.
Nlils' book store, where will be found at
AL honrS. ready to serve my old customers
and the public with the best that New Or
Oysters in every style;
Fish, Crabs,
Shrimp, Game,
And everything else to be found in
FIRsr-CLAss RESTAURANT.
I will give my personal attention to all
VINO call upon me and guarantee the best
&C. ENssMINaER.
Monroe: October 8: 1876:
REDUCED PRICES.
Look out for the
LITTLE BARBER SHOP
Around the corner, next to ID. A. Breard,
b. MITCHELL, Proprietor.
Hair-cntting, s5c Shaving, l5c; sham
pooling, sec. Oct. IL. 1877. ...+.
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tration. To have an honest aoi tninistra-
tion, it should be frugal. Never before
was it more urgent than now, with
general financial distress and labor de-
pressed. When the iron rule of hard
necessity darkens every house in the
land, extravagance on the part of the
peoples servants would be an unpar-
dOnable crime.
Hoping that confidence and respect
will exist between the House aud its
presiding officer, am now ready to
take the oath prescribed by law,
Applause Observation-Disclosures. ~
The remaining officers of the House
were reelected, with tho exception OF
Doorkeeper, who was replaced by Col.
Polk of Missouri. Col. Polk will be
remembered here as the efficient Ser
geant-at-Arms of the subcommittee OF
the House sent to Monroe last winter
to Investigate the election.
!, In the organization of tho House, the
Clerk, Mr.. Adams, explained that as
regards Louisiana he had three sets OF
certificates, one from McEnery, one
from Kellogg and one from Nichols.
The two first were detective in law and
he had adopted the certificate issued
by Gov. Nichols. Darral, from the
third district, was seated, leaving con-
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-06

ELEGANT HAIR is woman's crown
ing beauty. When it fades, she
fades as we'll. While it is kept
bright, her personal attractions arc
still maintained. BY preserving the
hair fresh and vigorous a youthful
appearance is continued through
many years. Those who grieve over
thoir fading hair turning gray too
early, should know that Ayers Hair
Vigor prevents it, and restores gray
or faded hair to it's natural color.
1t is q clear and hoalthful prepara-
ton, containing neither oil, dye, nor
anything dcleterious, and imparts
to the scalp what is most needed-a
sense of pleasant and delightful free
dom from scurf or dandruff. ff.-New
.Beane (N C) Times.
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TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

Tri-Wcokly Ono Year. $40
I" Six-months. 20
I" Three months. LOO
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Wines, Liquors, Tobacco, sc

TINE Pnlo Sherry Wine, fine N. G..
IL Scuppernong Wine, fine old Porto
Port Wine, fine imported Clarot Wine,
For table use.
Fine article dry Scuppcrnong Wine,
Otard's Il Co. genuine Cognac Brandy,
pure N. c. Apple Brandy, CHI ice Stone
Mountain (Gcorgia) Corn Whiskey, pure
N. G. Sweet Mash Corn Whiskey, My
Cabinet Ryc--thc best whiskcy in town,
and a full stock of all other good Liquors.
Also, the celebrated Indian Pale Alc,
fresh Lager and Sweet Sparkling Cider on
draught. The largest and best selected
stock Of Havana Cigars and Cigarettes in
town, Blackwclls genuine Smoking To-
bacco, Messina Oranges and Lemons for
sale low for cash by
juno Il. w. HABENICHT.
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Ayers CathartiC Pills,

For all the purposos Of O Family Physic;
and for curing Coetiyeness,, J9undiGe,
Headaohe, Brysipelas, Kheuma-
tism, Ernptions and Skin Diseases
Bniousness, Dropsy, rumors'
ner Pill, for purifying tho Blood,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-06

are still the most thorough and search
ing cathartic medicine that can be
employed: cleansing the stomach and
bowels, and even the blood. In small
doses Of one pill day, they stimulate
the digestive organs aud promote ViS-
orous health.
AYERS PILLS have been known for
more than quarter of a century, and
have obtained a worldwide reputation
for their virtues. They correct dis
cased action in the several assimiia-
composed that distractions within
their range can rarely withstand or
evade them. Not only do they cure
the everyday complaints Of every
body, but also formidable and danger
Gus diseases that have bafiicd the best
of human skill. While they produce
powerful effects, they are, at the same
time, the safest and best physic for
children. BY their apericnt action
they gripe much less than the common
purgatives, and never give pain when
the bowels are not infiamcd. They
reach the vital fountains Of the blood,
and strengthen the system by freeing
it from the clements of weakness.
Adapted to all ages and conditions
In all climates, containing neither
calomcl nor any dclcteriouS drug,
these Pills may be taken with safety
by anybody. Their sugar-coating pre-
serves them ever fresh and makes
them pleasant to take; while being
purely vegetable, no harm can arise
from their use in any quantity.
PREPARED BY
Dr.. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass,
Practical ond Ana1vtfcol Chomista.
sold BY ALL DRUGGISTS EVERYWHERE.
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Auction Sale.

will sell on Friday, the 10Th of October,
Il ut public outcry, all the personal prop
erty of the late Jas. II. Aikcn, deceased,
consulting of remnant of stock Of
morchandise, Shoes, Bagging, Coffee &c.
Also, lot OF House Furniture, consisting
OF C"rpeting, Bureaus, Bcdstcads, Chairs,
Sofas, Sllvcr-warc &c. &C., part of which
is very desirable. TERMS CASH
III. l.. ELLIOTT,
sept 27-txtd Administrator.
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,t, z sa lls, ,!!H ~,
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1877-10-06
Mount Zion Collegiate Institute.

MM THE fall session of this woll
<Mts known Institute began on
WF&EY Monday, August 9th.
VIZ The course Of instruction
GaeS embraces Mathematics tho
Clnssics, Science and the usual English
branches Special attention will bo paid
to clocution, reading, spelling and writ
ing. Pupils will receive that careful
drill in tho rudimonts which is essential
to securing o thorough education, Black
board exercises will enter largely rs
method of instruction. The college
building is commodious and conveniently
located. The Principal hopes, with the
political and material improvement of tho
State, to secure liberal patronage, by
means of which the InstitIte may bo re-
stored to its former popularity and useful
ness.
TERMS:
Classical department. per session
of twenty weeks, $50. 90
intermediate, $500
Primary, 5000
Payment to be made quarterly in nd :
vance.
r. NJ. DAVIS, Principal,
aug I4-txtf Winnsboro, $. G.
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DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE.

M EXT college year opens October LIST.
IN Faculty same as last year-full.
First-class teachers of music, drawing, and
painting. Location retired and healthy.
Taition and board, including fuel and
washing, for college year, SLIT. Extras
ut reasonable rates. For circular send
to j. +. BONNER, President,
AuaUsr 1st, 1877. Due West, s. O.,
aug y1-XGw