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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
THE QUESTION OF RESUMPTION.

The Baltimore Sun, always hereto
fore recognized as an advocate Of hard
money, in II recent issue, says: 0t.
1t is doubtful whether the sepubli-
cans who framed the bill fixing Janu-
AIRY ], 1879, AS the day on which specie
payments were to be resumed, We're
not more governed in doing SO by party
exigencies than from any sincere belief
that resumption would take place at
the appointed Time The very fact that
they passed none Of those laws that
were necessary to prepare the way for
resumption would seem to indicate
that they expected to keep the promise
to the ear, but break it to hope. pes, g.
The article concludes: ''
Although but eighteen months re-
main before resumption il called for by
the law, it is We'll understood that nc
effort has been made, either by the
national banks or the Secretary of the
Treasury, to lay in u stock of gold AIDE
Quate to meet the demand that would
ensue. When the Bank Of England
resumed specie payments in 1871, its
proportion of paper to bullion was a.
23 of the former to | ! OF the latter. We
have at this time some 800 ,OOO, 900 OF
paper atioat, and rs one Of our contem-
pcraries remarks, it would be impossi-
bic to maintain coin payments on an
accumulation Of $lOO,OOO,O0O or 5000,
900, 900 of specie. Vet this is what ON
resumption managers propose.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
THE INDIAN. WAR.

DEER LoBGE, Montana, August IL.
w. H. Edwards has just arrived from
Big Hole, bringing accounts of u terri
bic battle between Gen. Gibbons com
mand and the Neg Perces, ON the Big
Hole river, August 8. Gibbons COM
nland, consisting of 1872 men, II officers,
1873 regulars and 81 citizen volunt eers,
crossed over from Ross Hole on We'd
nesday, starting at O'Clock. The
same night they moved down all of the
troops, with the exception of q few left
tO guard the transportation Il few miles
above, close to the Indian camp, (which
was ON Big Hole, about three miles
below where the Bitter Root and Ban
mock trail crosses. ..'
At.daylight the fight opened by the
volunteers firing ON the Indians going
after the horses. A charge was then
made on the camp, and some hard
fighting took place in the next two
hours, in which time a large number
of men and Indians were killed. The
soldiers then charged the lodges, but
were repulsed. The Indians attempted
to cut the soldiers from Il high wooded
point, but the latter charged, beating
back the Indians advance, from the
point which they had, and at once
fortified it. The fighting continued ali
day, and was still progressing fitfully
when the courier left at II o'clock.
The fighting was desperate on both
sides. r... .-,rs !. 81. 81.
The messenger says that after they
failed to capture the lodges, the Indi-
aus moved their camp off in the direc-
ton of Bannock. All OF the troops
horses We're captured, and the nlesssn-
ger had to come to French gulch, nearly
60 miles on foot. Another messenger
was sent to Gen. Howard, who should
have reached there to-day. .
The hOWitzer had been left six miles
behind and was ordered to be moved
up at daylight. During the fight they
heard it discharged twice and then it
was silent. A band of Indians soon
after appeared with a number Of horses,
and it is believed all the horses of the
command, the gun supplies and reserve
were captured.
When the courier left, Gen. Gibbons
thought he still had a hundred effective
men, and that nearly ali of the Indians
had Withdrawn from his front. The
messenger thinks 4 hundred Indians
were. killed, and nearly half OF the
command, including the citizens, were
killed or wounded. Gen. Gibbons has
sent for medicines, surgeons, supplies,
etc. DIR. Mitchell will leave to-day
with an escort, and every available
wagon will go forward from here and
Butte. ...g.!. ... ..... .-
This is one of the hardest Indian
fights on record, and Gen. Gibbons
command made gallant and desperate
fight against overwhelming odds. ~.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
ssTROOPS NOT TO BE SENT BACK TO
-Ge.t,. s;..,. THE SOUTM.'' o.. Gl.....

There IS no occasion for it. The two
races are and have been on the best
terms since the election in 1876. The
unusuai peace and good order in the
South have mode a proper impress
sion on the mind of the President and
the, troops recently removed from here
will not be returned to the South. We
dare say that President Hayes, whose
every act seems to be prompted by thu
highest motives of patriotism, will not
be able to do anything in future that
will commend him so much to good
opinion " '.' 't'.ii'''.t ~ Re.
For eleven years the army was di-
yerted from its proper field, not to keep
order, but to keep up the fires of hate
In the South, and we'll did it answer
the expectations of its, directors.
We have never INDUCED in harsh
structures upon the manner of the ele-
walton Of the President-we have al.
ways thought it past recall-hut no
matter what may have been our opin-
ion ut the time, we are bound in con-
science to admit that we are the recip-
tents Of the hands Of President Hayes
Of - much favor and Justice AS we
could in reason have expected from
Mr.. Tilden. ~ 9.'1 .A"t's ,7s.s .-.-.s
Ail we asked was to be permitted to
work, out our own redemption rs the
other States.I The reasonahleness of
the request was conceded. President
Hayes witnessed it's accomplishment
peacefully, fairly and satisfactorily.
No complaint rises from any quarter.
No army IL needed. The country is
again united and every one follows the
bent Of his own will in the pursuit of
fortune or happiness.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

We have BEEN frequently asked what
il the Orange Society, and why ARE its
exhibitions SO much opposed by the
Catholics? It was founded ia the
north. of Ireland in 1895 to counterfeit
the Roman Catholic associations called
.sThe Defenders or stRibbon Men,"
AS all OF the peasantry were connected
with one or the. other Of the assocla-
tions under different banners, HOSTILE
ties were soon engendered and riot and
blood came speedily on. 1t is known
a., the. .Loyal Orange Institution"
composed exclusively of Professionals,
aud Its protested objects are to support
and defend the reigning King or Queen
of Great Britain, the Protestant religion,
the laws of the country, the Legislative
unions of Great Britain and Ireland,
and the succession to the throne in the
present royal family so long as II re-
mains Protestant. In it the fanaticism
of politics and religion are united and
make y compound as unfathomable
and intolerant as hate itself. In 1885
the Duke of Cumberland was COM
PEELED to dissolve the institution in
Ireland. It was revived in l94b, and
is extensively dtffused in the British
Islands, but its professions arc for
hidden by law. 1t was intG=sxluctsl- in
to British America in 1929, and in 1861
had 1900 lodges and 10000 members.
There its professions are permitted and
it its political Influence is very great.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
FALL ELECTIONS.

Vermont will vote for State officers
September 4th.
Maine will elect State officers s;eptem-
Der 10th; and it is possible that a
secret warfare, ii not an open one, be-
tween the Hayes and Blame faction OF
the Radical party may bring about
strange developments.
The Iowa and Ohio elections occur
October 9th. Both States elect State
officers, and in Ohio the Legislature viii
choose United States Senator in place
Of Stanley Matthews. (successor to John
ShermanD whose term expires in 1879.
The November elections are those of
Massachusetts,, Mississippi, New York
Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin
all Of which occur November 9Th.
The California election will be held
September 9Th. A lower House, TWEEN
ty Senators, local, city and county
officers, will be chosen. if"t
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

Hon. A. H. Stephens has been writ
ing up the author of the Junius letters
and reached the conclusion that he
knows nothing about him-just what
we thought we knew before. But we
have such veneratiOn for Mr..
Stephens wistlom aud research that II
he had caught George Francis Trains
grandfather at the work and pro-
claimed 1t, we should have Showed
to the ukase with the grace Of Patrick
Henry. 'eii - 90 t'-'hi4f -l+
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

The Richland Beacon not having
been sufficiently sustained to justify its
continuance as an eight page paper
will In future be reduced to four. The
Beacon is a handsome paper, repiete
with news and editorial matter. We
regret it's abridgement, aud hope with
returning prosperity our friend will be
able to do more for his patrons than he
has ever wished. ,!alilu .t.r isl
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
QUEEN VICTORIA'S SPEECH At THE
PROROGUING or PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, August II. = Parliament
was, prorogued this AFTERNOON. The
Queens speech, which was read for
her, is as follows:, .s,. .v..r .-,:.f.. ,.,s
My Lords and Gentlemen-I am
happy to be able 10 release you from
your attendance upon Parliament. My
relations with all foreign powers con-
tinue friendly. The eXertions which,
since the commencement of disturb
ances i'll Eastern, Europe, i have not
ceased to make for the maintenance OF
peace, unfortunately have not been
successful. On the outbreak Of war
between Russia and the Ottoman En-
ipire, declared my intention of pre-
serving an attitude OF neutrality as
long as the interests OF the country re-
manned Unaffected. The extent and
the nature. Of those interests We're fur
ther defined in Il communication which
; 1 caused to be addressed to the Gov
ernment of Russia, and which ELECTED
a reply indicating II friendly DISPOSE
ton on the part Of that State. shall
not fail to use MY best efforts, when a
suitable opportunity occur, for the res
toration OF peace on terms mpatibie
with the honor of the heliigerents and
with the general safely and welfare OF
contest, the rights OF my empire should
be assailed or endangered, should
confidently rely on your help to vim
dictate and maintain them.
The approximations Of 4 serious
famine in Southern India, which I com
municated to you at the opening Of the
session, srieve to say has been fully
verified. The visitation which has
fallen upon my subjects in Madras and
Bombay, and upon the people of My
sore, have been of extreme severity,
and it's duration is likely to be prolong-
ed. No eXertiOn will be wanting upon
my part, or the Indian Government
to mitigate this terrible calamity.
The proclamation of my Sovereignty
in trans-lndin has been received
throughout the province with enthusi-
asm. TT has also been accepted with
mark ed satisfaction by the native chiefs
and tribes. The war which threatened
in its progress to compromise thesafety
Of my subjects in South Africa il hap
PLY brought to Il close. l trust that
the measure which has been passed to
enable the European communities of
South Africa to unite upon such terms
as may be agreed on, will be the means
of preventing II recurrence Of similar
dangers, and will increase and consol-
idate the prosperity of this important
part of my dominion. Gentlemen OF
the House of Commons, thank you
for the liberal sans you have voted for
the public service. .,..tu
My Lords and gentlemen, in bid
ding you farewell, 1 pray that the bless
ing of Almighty God may rest on your
recent labors, and accompany you in
all your duties.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
AN INTERESTING HISTORICAL FACT.

-
The New York Sun of last Saturday
revived the story of the electoral con-
spiracy with the following remarkable
statement of facts:
After the argument upon the Florida
case before the late Electoral Commits
sion in Washington, Judge Bradley
wrote out his opinion and his decision
in full. He completed it at about 6
o'clock in the evening ON the day be-
fore the judgment Of the Commission
was to be announced, and read it to
Judge Clifford and Judge Field, who
were likewise members of the Commits
sion. 1t contained first, an argument,
and secondly, n conclusion. The argu-
ment was precisely the same as that
which appears in the published docu-
ment but Judge Bradley's conclusion
was that the votes of the Tilden cleo
tors in Florida were the only votes
which ought to be counted as coming
from that State. 49,.
This was the character of the paper
when Judge Bradley finished it, and
when he communicated it to his col
leagues. During the whole of that
night Judge Brsdley's house in WASH
ington was surrounded by the carriages
of visitors who came to see him appar-
emily about the decision Of the Elec-
toral Commission, which, as we have
said, was to be announced the next
day. These visitors Included leading
Republicans as we'll as persons deeply
interested in the Texas Pacific Rail
road scheme.
When the Commission assembled the
next morning, and when the Judgment
was declared, Judge Bradley gave his
,osn .i,>f o of ho rfxa, IF
the Hayes electors in Florida! The
argument he did not deliver at the
time; but when it came TO be printed
subsequently it was found TO be pre-
cisely the same as the argument which
he had originally drawn up, and on
which he had based his first conclu-
sion in favor Of the Tilden electors.
The Cincinnati Enquirer's Washing
ton correspondent adds an additional
fact in relation to the allegation of the
law: .''
The night upon which the Commits
sion rendered its decision in the Florida
case, the Washington correspondent OF
the Enquirer had interviews with
Judge Abbott and Senator Bayard,
members of the Commission. Both
expressed surprise ut Bradley's vote,
inasmuch as his argument, upon which
it was presumed he based it, was
wholly in favor of counting the votes
of the Tilden electors and yet despite
such reasoning, he voted, to the great
surprise of the Democratic members,
Tor the Hayes electors. Senator Bayard
said at the time that he did not believe
there was Il single member on the
Commission, unless he had been APP
prised in advance, that when Bradley
concluded the reading of his argument
but what expected he would record his
vote for the Yilden electors.
The history Of the night before the
battle in Bradiey's house, is yet to be
ascertained, and if the Suns story be
true, ii is II long step towards the ascer-
tainment OF the truth. ......
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
POLITICAL PROSPECTS IN IOWA.
dubuque Herald

IIS'ftRISR.I
We have hints and plain statements
from various sources that the Republic
can victory in Iowa, rs in many other
States, is rather uncertain this year.
We certainly hope so, and believe that
if thorough, determined work is done
by the Democrats, that such n thing
can be done as rendering Il Republican
victory an impossibility, and we make
this statement after looking over the
whole field.
To begin with, there Will be two OPP
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

The opelousas Courier complains Of
the town council of Opelousas that they
are violating the Printing law, and
have been SO doing for months, by not
letting out, the printing OF the Council
to the lowest bidder. The editor OF the
Courier is,. we believe, = lawyer. Has
he ever tried the efficacy Of an injunc-
ton q .-tts ~ 's-fl.' $50 e. 90. ~ '.'iit'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17
The Virginia Democratic Convention
nominated II. L. W. Holiday for Gov
ernor on the seventh ballot.

Many IIouisianians who. left their
homes In the disastrous period between
1866 and 1874, and settled elsew here,
are now returning, attracted by the
present prosperity and great prospects
for the future Of our Suite. 81"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

Senator Lamar hit the nail upon the
head and spoke to the purpose when
he told the Democrats of Mississippi
that ssquestions of tariff, trade, COM
merce, currency and transportation
were the coming questions of the day
in this country.-N. Y. World.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

The extraordinary heat is having its
effect upon the cane. 1t seems to be
growing as if by magic. A somewhat
humorous neighbor of ours says he is
willing to swear that the cane has grown
a foot within the past ten days. Ger
tainly cane crop is prospecting amaz-
ingly. All the better. An excellent
harbinger of good crops and every one
wants them. -Sttgttr Planter.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

policy and iegisllisssof the country,
baslng our actions upon the following
prihciplesAnd purposes =
l.: Abeffer financial policy than the
one which has Impoverished the
masses, brought utter stagnation upon
commerce and thrown out of employ
ment millions of people.
2. Eight hours the standard by which
wages shall he: paid. tEt}t{re
g. Arbitratfve committees for the
adjustment OF disputes between capital
and labor. --.i.. t.stp. I.u t.. taa
- 4. Prohibition Of the continuance Of
manual labor in factories and elsewhere
by children under IA years; Of age. ',l.
| J, &. COMPULSORY education and the
liberal application Of funds for etiuca-
tional purposes. .....r $50. !la 's4.
z. Reduction OF taxation, and econ
omy in all governmental expenses,
whether Federal, State or municipal.
s. A tariff for revenue only, and an
absolute abolition Of duties upon tue
necessaries of life, the burden OF which
is borne by the poorer classes. a.f.s ~
Opposition to class legislation. ,t
TO-. A return to early principles by
letting, the Office seek the man, and a
firm refusal to support professional
politicians. -, 4ssf H.. .u l..l-. ....:.i:t
IL. No man shall be put in nonina-
ton save he be a work ingnan. .....
,..,. MoNRoF., La, August l6, ls77.
Editor Telegraph :: ,,f.fa !5.:f i.is U.s..
In your last issue observe a very
well-considered editorial headed tsCon-
nlune or King" Waving some. OF the
topics shrewdly limited at in that ar
ticie, beg leave to ask you to enter
more deeply Into the discussion of the
movement Of the workingmen. 1t is
assuming vast proportions. leaving the
s'strikes' out Of view. 1t has strong
qualifications throughout. the civilized
world. In this country, it bids fair to
form the basis at an easily date of a
new and powerful political party
What is. Your opinion of the associa-
ton ? Are its principles sound, practi-
cal and Just :? y. Are the reforms which
it proposes and has been 50 long striv-
ing for desirable, and ifachieved would
they contribute to the peace, progress
and prosperity ofsociety? Is it not in
fact a struggleof enlightened equality,
independence and individuality
against sordid scltishness and insolent
Ioligarchy? What amount ofiniiuence,
in your opinion, will be ;exerted by
workinglnen on politics in the future :?
[ a-'f = '''f''''f FIAT J USTTrIA.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

Parish and city Scrip for sale by
Sholars X Key.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-08-17

n -four superior to ssCrown -
's Sholars & Keys Best" by, new pro-
cess, from New Wheat.
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-10-13
relegrn,,.,,s areYi,r..

LONDON, October 1.-The cham pion
stakes at New Market was won by
Springfield.
CHICAGO, October 1.-THE .rot be.
tween Rose and Great Eastern wa.
won BY the former in 2:2I. 2:l7 and
::.:s0
AUGUSTA, Ga, October u.-Threc
nes eases ut Pert Royal to-day. No
deaths. The sick are iniprovlng.
WATEgTows, oc,os,er 10. Vice
President Wheeler left Malone this
morning for New York, where he will
remain day or two before proceeaiup
10 Washington.
AUGUSTA Ga, ociobsr l0.-There
We're five new cases and three death.
from yellow fever at Port Regal 10 day.
F.ur Sisters o, Mercy leave here ia the
morning for Port Royal, and tine
Mother Superior says others are ready
to GO /: needed.
NEW YORK, October l0.-The PENN
syivsnis coal eompany has Issued a
circular announcing the RESUMPTION OF
work la their Diu.s, aud Offering coal
at a Reduction OF about forty five cents
per ton Oh the former rates.
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EPISCOPAL CONVENTION.
Episcopal convention Five Huadres
Essissrs Se.ieessa iar yellow Fever
kpffzrsr-

Esslssrs collected TOR yellow Fever
seHsrsr-.
BosroN, October l0.-The proceed
ings wsre mostly preliminary. Or.
White, Of Tennessee, said he deeired,
IN the forn OF resolution, TO obtain
the expression Of the conSenfioo IN
reiatton 70 the improper Instrument
tsiit:es which were used for tine p1r
pose of rsising fnoney 10 aeffay expen-
ses. He tiisapproved o! ice cream par
ties, of round dances. OF fairs, rsfties
and all such. He thought these things
wers dsmorslizing. A resolution that
the tishois take the matter iEto con-
sideratien vas adopted.
BosToS, October lI.--fhe seeretars
of the Episcopal convention ann pune
ell the amount collected q, the choir
festival for Fernaniine, was five
hundred so.iars. Hon. Hamilton
Fish, presented report from the
committee Or smeblments 60 the coi.-
stitaiion, to which sas referred the
memorial spd resolutions from ts.e
dioces of Wisconsin,, TeIatiug to o
] change in the naIue of the church.
| asking for the appointmeBs OF eonsti.
tn.ionai commission. The report o.
the committee vas that tile appoint.
aent OF such u commission was expe.
dent.
| In the afterEoon aesaioD a fssolutinn
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-10-13

the world, The only 'sneast.Fe 70 Ihpt
this oil eiieesaaliy Is iaeencs'uragesrent
of ihe feSss and pa.ssie, and rs 80
eGaTd'tg hs h.tesaess e lie country ss
that tie roa,L y. b forever upable 10
6x extoytieaa,e rates, or - place amt
use is fraaeiiises ~ 20 endaazef the in-
tetes.s ard liberties OF the people.
The ieaisn oiyii scrvee Policy o. the
are iasss' his iust sna iibe:'l policy To-
wsrd the south his policy 81 wee,iine
out the impority and pecaiatien which
idr 50 long has insae our government 8
/ reprnaeh 10 its citizens are measures
which ought to receive the hearty sup
| port Of congress. aad the people viii
hold both !, and the party to a severe
reckoning if IS IS not extended
The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1877-10-13
MARSHALL FAIR

Atfe..dsase Hangar Than Last year
fss@-s BsiB saaoStssg II. rssxsr.ias-
psIis- 20 4ise FeaHt, Rita si.,sess
wtanfa= sac ssse fsass ~ f.io1s.
Special to sip lseraia.l
MaEstfAId, oacto.%r 9.--The EEsl-
risoli eus;nty fair opened this morning.
HE weather Vas superb and the al
tendance, in peInt Of NUN bsfs, ssueh
larger than thai OF last year. The
grounds, including the track, we're ia
first eIaas condition. y numbef of en-
tries OF Inoat credible fruits and veget
abies, both in their natnral state aud
preserved, agricultural implements,
homemade wines and eordiaIs, aud
other domestic products, Occupied the
time and attention OF the committees.
Glass bail shoUiing from three traps,
Bogardus rules, excited great interest.
There were twesty.ope entries, and
the prize, cup valued at twen;y-fiv,
dollars, Was Won by A. II Stuart, %
| MARSHALL.
Dallss came to the front Is the races
in the afternoon, Major J f. Bark
Iey's mare, Ella Rowett, winning thu
mile dash in 1:5il.