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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-12-21
OVER FIFTY THOUSAND.

INatchitoches Vindicntor.l f..
1t would not be an ovcr estimate to
put the number Of delinquent tax pay
taxes ut fifty thousand! h.. t..a..a,
What does this signify? ....
Does any sane man suppose that
these delinquents refuse To pNy from
mere capttousness? No! They have
not the means TO pay the grinding
taxe<'--tnxes SO heavy AS to excite won
der-taxes that are greater than those
Of any State In the Union. ....
Something must be done to relieve
the property OF this State of this awful
burden. Democratic Legislatures have
"penny wised" 10 the utmost. They
have dropped clerks, cut down Jurors
aud witnesses' pay, reduced sMall fees
and given us the grand exhibition of
'sthrowing overheard" the four hun
dred dollar salary people, but they
have never touched the mountain.
Louisiana, Piundered OF the last dol
Tar by radical tax Eatherers, IL in pow
erty and rags, while her officials are
receiving higher salaries than that paid
by any State In the Union. save the
rich States of New York amt Cali
fOrnin.
Theorists mny talk emo Constitu-
weak and silly diatribes against an or
ganic law both honest and economical,
but they cannot reply to this delin-
quent tax list. The people demand Il
change. They demand IL reduction of
the fearful salaries paid officials. They
demand reduction in the number of
those officials They demand economy
in every part and branch OF the gov
ernment, and those demands cannot
nor will not be- fulfilled without an
entire change in the organic law.
The Con vention it, is true has grown
to be IL sentiment with the people, but
it is Il sentiment founded on their
wants. Let the Legislators elected by
them attend to it that their condition
may bc ameliOratcd ut once.
Gen. Matthew G. Butler South Caro-
lina's new Senator, is the son OF eX-COn-
gresham William Butler and nephew
Of Glen. Pierce NJ. Butler, who fell at
Cherut,usc0. Heis also a. nephew OF
OK Senator A. y. Butler. On his
frothcr's side he Is nephew of Com
nOdorc q. IL. Perry. lie was elected
to the Legislature in IS6O-the only
| civil office he had held up to his nd
mission to seat in the United States
Senate. He rose during the war from
the ciptaincy of ~ cavalry company to
the rank of Major-Gcneral.
Tho manufacture of steel pens Is con-
Quoted extensively at Essex, Mass.
Two hundred hands, mostly girls, are
employed. Each pen passes through
twenty-five distinct operations, many
, of which require special machinery
and skilled operatives. The steel en.
ployed comes from Sheffield, and the
pens are exported to Canada, South
America, Mexico, Cuba, and even to
England.
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HALF RATES FOR COTTON

RAYVILLE AND ALL PLACES WEST
...... OF 1T.
.r Monroe, La, Oct. Is, 1876.
The undersigned members Of the Monroe
Board OF Trade, who purchase Cotton from
above points, will pay halfthe freight, he
seller paying the other half. Liberal
price paid for Cotton. Merchandise sold
as low for Cash at any place in the
south. All are invited to try our market.
H. GkRSON, f =, MEYER
J.G.SANDERS, II. BREARD,
II. KING. s. MARX, }. BAEk.
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MONROE LOUISIANA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 81, 1877.

MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
T q. SANDERS, tai.as'
GRAND STREET. MONROE, La,
DEALER IN .r..g ~
HARDWARE, GROCERIES, DRY GOODS
GENERAL. PLANTATION SUPPLIES
AND IMPokTEk Of ... g-. 20
LANDRETH's GARDEN SEED.
KEEPS CONSTANTLY ON HAND 81
LIME, CEMENT AND PLASTER.
Also AN AssoRrn ESr OF -
WAGONS, wHEELBARRows. Flows.
August II. 1872. ...... 4s:tf
NEW ALEXANDRIA RESTAURANT
Has been removed to the corner OF St.
Rills' book store, where viii be found a;
all hours. ready to serve my old Gust omers
aud the public with the best that New Or
leans and this market can affnrsl
Oysters in every style; ..- ...r. "
u.a Fish, Crabs, ..r|t n
Shrimp, Game {,
And everything else to be found in a
FIRST-CLASS RESTAURANT.
I will give my personal attention to all
who call upon me and guarantee the best
attention. - ~
g. c. ENSSMINGER. .
Monroe. October q. 1876.
ID ETAIL FAMILY GROCERY STORE
ALL GOODS FRESH, AND DIRECT
FROM ST. LOUIS.
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Gen. Hood will soon publish his
tory of his campaigns.
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Dr. A. II. ShO1HrS.

MONROE, La,
OFFERS his professional services to the
~ citizens of Monroe. Office in his Drug
Store on DeSiard street.
September "a, 1875. ly.
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X. WILLIS RICHARDSON. ROB'T RICHARDSON.
R. w. Il H. RicharslsOm.
TrORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
n practice in all the Parishes OF North
l.ouisiana, i'll the Supreme Court at Monroe,
the Federal Courts, and in the Land Office
department OF the General Government.
June ~, 1872. 4O-tf
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lbr. TllOs, Y. Ably,

AAHs AAA~SoS A~
MONROE, LA,
nFFICE on DeSiard street, ut the inter-
~ section OF First, in the rear room OF
bAIidinS formerly occupied by a. }.
Keller
January 5, 1876, ~
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-st. .r y. r. SULLIVAN, Master.
Leaves Monroe every week, connecting
with through New Orleans boat during the
entire lOw-water season.
l.. w. SURGHNOR, Agent,
August II, 1877. Monroe, La.
The silver state., 1877-12-17
A. SENA ArURaAL. ROW.

Gordon. OF Georgia. and Conklipg, of
New York. had passage as,arms in
the Senate Chamber hast Friday, which
II was thought might result in an alter
eatson. A. distinct issue of yeracity
WAS raised .bstween them in executive
session, and.altheugh brother Senators
sndeavored.to adjust matters, no effort
Ia that direction was, attempted by the
principaIs.. Gordon, though Demo-
erat, is the acknowledged champion Of
the Administration in the Senate, while
Coukling. though Republican. loses
NO opportunity to assail the President
and Cabinet, particularly on their civil
aersics policy. As both stood on their
dignity, and manifested. disposition
to settle the question outside the Sen.
ate Chamber, coffse,and pistols tor two
may be IN order. xgT -ae
The silver state., 1877-12-17
A oAPIrALrsT ON rHE CHINESE.

d. o. Mills. President Of the Bank of
California, has called upon the Presi.
dent and Secretary Of state at Wash
ington to express his views on the Chi
nese problem. Like all capitalists
who profit more or less by a system Of
labor whose principal features are ss
Objectionable rs that Of African slavery,
he is in favor OF coolieism. He says
the Chinese are not injurious, but on
the contrary. OF great benefit to the Pa.
citic coast, and that the Government is
IN duty bound 20 protect them IN tbs
enjoyment of the ris hts guaranteed
them by treaty.
On the assertion THAI Chinese are Of
great benefit to the Pacific coast. there
IL wide difference OF opinion, aud
those con versAnt with their habits and
not directly benefited BY their trade or
labor, will scarcely agree with. the
President of the Bank Of California. 1t
is an indisputabie fact that the greater
part of what Chinameu eat aud wear
ia imported from China. The hum
dreds of them employed ON the Centli.t
Pacific Railroad do not consume as
much of the products OF Nevada or
California as might be raised on ten
acre farm. They do Iot patronize
merchants. mechanics Or farmers along
the line, and. with the exception Of
pork, chickens and u few vegetables,
what. they eat aud drank Is brought
from China, to which place their sur
plus earnings assent instead of being
invested ia the development Of the
country, or being, taxed,to. support the
Government that protects them. On
the proposition. that lhs Government Is
n.duty bound to protect Chinese In the
enjoyment OF the rights guaranteed
them by treaty, the California banker is
undoubtedly correct. bat as the Gov
ernment Is the creature OF. the people,
1t cannot. be disputed, that when they
demand 1t as they are now doing. that
treaty shonld be abrogateG or modified.
The TACT that thousands Of white men
ars to-day out OF employ ment on the
Pacific coast. while thousands Of Chi.
nese are at work. ID the best argument
that can be- addncsd.to show that the
necessity Tor importing coolies has
ceased to exist e-
The silver state., 1877-12-17
THE. SENATORIAL. CAUCUS.

The Dsm5orssic caucas at Sacra-
mento adjoorned-without balloting on
Saturday, until this s.essning. 1t is re-
ported thaH A. compromise has been
sffsctsd by which Farley will be nomi.
mated. on. thsr Rsst or second ballot
tonight. Ryland's friends have agreed
toowithdraw. his.name with the uader-
standing thatihs is to receive, the nomi.
nation for. u0yssnor. at the. next cleo.
ton, and Mclsnald is to wait until the.
expiration. Of. Booths term In the
Senate. These reports have been tele-
grsphed from Sacramento and may be
true. o-night's, baliotings in the
caucas will ut least determine whether
Farley Ii te.Esceiye the. nomination as
stated.
The silver state., 1877-12-17

The telegraph this morning asserts
that dispatches have reached London
from Bucharest that Osmsn Pasha has
poisoned HIMSELF and it was believed
be was actuated by horror of amputa-
ton which the surgeons informed him
was necessary. The story is still
LosDoN, Dec Is.
A special from CeDstantinople as
serts that Osman has telegraphed bis
fansiiy that his wounds are progressing
we'll.
The silver state., 1877-12-17
NEW TO-DAY
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.


Big Meadows Canal and Irrigsting comprny,
Location of Works, Humboldt County.
Nevada. Principal place of business.
kye Patch, Nevada.
NOTICE is hereby given that at meet
In ing OF the board of Irustees. held on
the l4th day Of December, 1877, an assessment
tNo..lll VI ~ per share was levied npon the
capital stock o. the corporation. payable i'm
nieatAtely IN u. s. gold coin to tine secI etary
Nevada.
Amy stock upon which this assessment
shall remain unpaid
JANUARY FIFTEENTH, 1878,
Shall be declared delinquent and advertised
for sale at public Auctlon, and uale-s DAY.
nlent 10 msae before will Le sold on lebi uary
loth, 1875, TO pay the delinquent assessment.
together with cost VI adyertlAing and expeuses
vi the sale, E.&4llA LIa.
BY ordsr Of the Board OF Trustees.
kSe Patch, Nevada. Deeen.bsr IAth, 1877,
DAVID CUWAN. JR-, secretary.
decl7-77-td.
The silver state., 1877-12-17
TIE L'E c RAPHIc.
WESTERN DISPATCHES


SAN FRANcIsco. Dec. ".
Yesterday several labor meetings
were held here aud in Oaklaa& Frank
Soule, Mayor Bsyant, Philip A. Roach
and Joseph Barbour were advertised to
address meeting. bot only Frank
Soale put in an appearance. The gen.
tlemsn was greeted with howls and
hisses. They would not permit him to
speak, and the meeting broke up in dis
order.
The silver state., 1877-12-17
EASTERN DISPATCHES


~-~~
i WASHINGTON, Dec. II.
D., O. Mills called on the President
and Secretary of state yesterday in re-
gard to the Chinese problem In Cali
fornia. He claims that great deal OF
Misrepresentation has been INDUCED
in; that many reports Of bad conduct
of Cinnamon were entirely unfounded ;
that their presence and labor are not
injurious, but on the contrary are of
great benefit to the Pacific Coast; and
that the United States Government is
in duty bound to see that they are pro-
tected in the enjoyment of rights guar
anteed by our treaty with China. It
appears that he came here for the ex.
press purpose of making these argu.
mentative representations. He left for
New York in few hours afterwards.
Evarts 20 send for OHacial In-
formation = The Attorney GEN.
erals Views.
Secretary Egarts, in view oficonfict-
ing stateme nts made to him. on the
Chinese subject. seems inclined to send
for official information before recon-
mending any course of action for
adoption by the Administration in re-
gard to any Of the Questions involved.
The matter iss however, very likely to
come before tbs Cabinet sooner than
Eyarts contemplstes. The Attorney
General, will undoubtedly report that
there is no precedent ter interference
BY, the general Government to suppress
Of prevent assaults upon individual
rights within State limits, unless such
interposition aud assistance be required
BY State authorities. The question
whether any such action can be Con-
stltutionally volunteered in osder to en-
forcs stipulations of treaty has never
before been directly presented, but
there seems to be no doubt of decision
in the negative regardless Of The fact
that the nation at large would be
morally liable for the conseq qnences
which might eusue from treaty in
fractions. y 4
! Treablss Growing oaa Of Taxes
for lsaiiroad Bonds.
ST. LOUIS Dec. Is.
A dispatch from OsceoIa, Missouri,
says mUb of armed. and masked men
took possession of that town Friday
night last, arrested verybody on the
street ut the muzzie of rsvolvers and
shotgups and then went to the
Court house, seized all the tax books
for this and past years in tbs Clerk .
and Treasurer Offices, and carried
them away. The trouble grew out OF
tue railroad tax. which has been levied
10 pay certain Judgments. against the
county tor past due interest on railroad
bonds. Several .ot tbs mob were recog-
nizsd by officers of the law aud ar
Tests viii probably be made, ia which
event more trouble Will doubtless t2ke
place.
The silver state., 1877-12-17

Through. Dewey Il, CO., Patent
hgeuts. San Francisco. we receive the
following, Just Of Uuited-oistss patents.
granted AZ Pacific coast Inventors. viz:
lDhn T. B0ye, ,San, francisco, desk |;
W. IL. YDuug, Hsaidsbnrg. Gal, com.
h1siion. paddock, JOAN H. Bv0ue aud
Nd. Fraser, San Franciscu, timing at ,
sAshlnsAt,fof racsng, vehicles; U.'Cilau
hAy. -Line0lu. ,tai.. ssSns wsrs Gsla; H.
-. 1aaAskhs. San francisco, cas. wheel.
The silver state., 1877-12-17

There are 4, OOo. QUO yeast cells I'm
one OF Leef,s Ysass Cakes--try one.
The silver state., 1877-12-17

DLANSo and, bids will boz received at
II the ofiAoe Of the big Meadows Canal
and Eiigatins Company for the construetion
sof . TIMBER Jam --stone filing across. the
humboldt river: A1Iafe solicited 70 hanA in
'tAsif plans sn0- bids on4og4 before fhe 24th
osS- oi hecemDers lsIJ. lUd.
The silver state., 1877-12-17

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec.

CoNsTANTINoPLE, Dec. 16.
Several of the Powers have already
acknowledged the receipt of the Porte's
circular. The tone of Italy's reply is
very conciliatory and friendly. 1t says
Italy will endeavor to have steps taken
in concert with other powers for the
purpose of offering mediation. Layardy
the British Ambassador. denies that he
has sounded the Porte as to the condi-
tions of peace it would be willing to ac-
cept.
Germany's Participation Depends
UpOzr Rssssia's Consent.
LONDON, Dec. 16.
A. Berlin correspondent telegraphs
that Germany has replied to the Tork.
ish note that German participation in
the mediation depends upon Russia's
consenting 30 q parley.
Engiish Infiasncs.
LONDON. Dec. 16.
The Observer states that it has rea.
son to believe the Turkish circular was
dispatched at the instance Of England.
england will mot Act Alone.
The Scotsman London correspondent
says it is understood that the Eoglish
Government does not wish to acc with.
out the assistance Of other powers.
SeYvia Takes q Hand.
BELGRADE, Dec. Is.
Prince Milan has started. for,
Alexanitz. The Ssryians under Geo-
eral Lesckjanir have occupied. witb.sr-
tillery, the heights of Lapolitzna and
Secankni.
Russians Advancing m
VERBITzA, Dee. 16.
Forty thousaad Russians. leave for
Orchanie to day.
DeGerartiin. Elected.
PARIS, Dec. 16.
Emil DeGerardin was day elected
a Deputy from the ninth Arrondisse.
ment OF Paris.
Amnesty for Press. 0Msnses.
PARIS. Dec. 16s
The Republican Left and Republican
Union have decided to ask the Min
isters- to grant general amnesty for
press,oaenses since May 10th. and re-
instalment of dismissed Mayors. 1t is
stated the Government will introduce o
bill making the sanction of the Cham
lber necessary for q proclamation of Q
state of siege. M. DeMacene, Minister
OF Interior. has removed restrictions
upon the peddIing Of newspapers.
I Italian Ministry Rssig ned
ROME, Dec. 16.
Signor DePretis has informed the
Chamber Of Deputies that In conse.
qssace of the position Off the parlia.
mentary parties, the Ministers have re.
signed. and The King hasaccepted their
designations aud charged NJ. DePretis
with the duty OF forming . new
Ministry. s.~
There are =, OOo. QUO yeast eells I'm
one OF Leefss Yeass Cakes-try one.
sea
The silver state., 1877-12-17
Administrators Notice.

NJ Office ID. hereby given TO all pervcss
IN having claims against Thomas Diiiya.
Of Big Meadows, deceased, TO ypresent -
same with necessary vouchers to the rpasr
signed. At winnemucca. Nevada, within ~. s...
months from the date Of publication o. 1a~
hotice or tAe same vial bo forever barred.
y - s8~tfA PAT BE i.
I -eHi.a Public Administrst@
Winnsmneca, Nevada, December y. is''' ~
The silver state., 1877-12-17
FOREIGN DISPATCHES.


s. Tarlksy Asks for AfsAias saon -
~ M
CoEsTANTIsoPLE. Dec. l6.
Turkey is asking for mediation.
Russia will treat with the Porte. direct,
,And wants no lntsrterence.
The Porte Has mo Definite Pre-.
grsfnsAs.
LONDON, Dec. 16.
A Paris correspondent says the Turk.
ish Government obviously teels its ca.
pabiiisy OF resistsncs exhausted, and
would gladly make peace Or asonab.e
terms. but At appears to.hass.no deh.
nits programme. IS n E
CssAssAaictsryl RsmSss. Of. Osnuan
! ISL fAAhAA's BREATH.
AInmor was current in Constanti-
nOpls to-day that osman Pasha was
dead. This report was not credited
here yesterday. as no information can
reach &C .Coastantinop)s from Bueharsss,
and latest advicas from thars SAY no,h4
iDg4abo0s it,.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-28
Virginia Items.

Reuben Dadsman, citizen Of Page Coon
ty universally esteemed, died on Sunday morn
ing week aged 81 years.
Daniel Judd, ST., highly respected citizen
of Luray. Page County, died on Monday week
from injuries received the previous dsy by fall
ing over a stone in The yard.
George Gen. Earlys war horse, died 90
the 18th instant. George lost aO eye at VIII
iamshurg. was wounded in the leg at Cedar
Run, and in the shoulder at Gettysburg.
Mrs. Matte Gywnn S;hoolcraft, daughter Of
Judge Robert Onld. and wife Of Mr.. Oliver J.
Schoolcraft, died at her husbands resi-
dence, Auburn, Ilenrico Co., Va, on Monday
evening, in the Goth year Of her age. The
deceased was Ia " Of great wit and beauty.
During the past year. says the Stanton
Spectator, the contributions TO the First Pres
hyterau Church at Staunton have been So
572.5l. Daring the year, adults and 4G To-
fauts were baptiScl The additions to the
church have been 32-1S by examination and
II by certificate The communicates number
372, and the Sabbath school pupils 81.
Ga Thursday night of last week Stanton
and vicinity were visited by terrific storm
OF UGutuluI anu ram. NCNtiAi houses were
struck-among them the residence Of Hon A.
II. H. Stuart, and 10 the country houses and
barns were unroofed and Otherwise injured -
Hiram Thompson, c,lorcd, aged 20 years, for
many years sexton Of 'inkling Spring Church,
was killed by a limb blown from tree upon
him.
The Staunton Spectator says the jury in Tie
case Of Anderson Shihet who was tried in
IIarrsonburg, for the murder Of David Lawson,
about two years ago, brought in a verdict Of
guilty Of murder in the first degree, on yester
day morning.
Mrs. Lawson, the wife Of The murdered man,
and a man named Berry Williams will also be
tried rs accumplices IN the crime Another
man named SlaS Morris, brother II Mrs
Lawson, is also an accomplicc hut be has, thus
far, escaped arrest II was developed in tn
course Of the trial that Mrs Lawson contracted
to pay Der brother. Silas Morris. City dollars
to commit tie murder Of her husband, and
Morris being timid paid Shiilet $25 to assist
him. Williams was also a witness TO the kill
ing The trial of Mrs Lawson and Williams
will be proceeded with al once
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1877-04-28
CT Would Eot Live Away :"

The admirers Of this grand old hymn viii
read with mournful interest the following
extract, regarding its author, which we take
from the Washington CaPitH:
The death Of DR.. Muhlcnburg las brought
to light an oil romance as sweet and sad as
the odur Of rose leaves that have been pressed
in happy moments and brought to sight 10
long after ycars the memory Of il drifts down
from the Pennsylvania mountains, and in it,
light the dead rise from their sleep and play
again the parts enacted SO long ago. He was
the great grandson Of Henry Melchior Muh-
lenlurr. the founder q the Lutheran Church
in this co1ntfy, and the grand-son Of General
MuhlenburG. who played such conspicuous
part in the Revolutionary war, and who. by
the way. was also the grandfather Of Mrs
General Wa,muu.h Of our city. He was
graduate Of the University Of Pennsylvania
was ordained in 1917. and in 1921 became a
rector Of ST James Church in Lancaster
Pennsylvania. and it was here that the tender
loyc-1felm If lis lie destined 10 such n rude a
Weakening, took place The greater part Of
the country in the immediate vicinity of the
town belonged to Mr. CIlemeu, the father Of
Mrs Freeman and Miss Coleman Of II street,
and his daughters were the telles Of the coun-
try. not only by reason Of their wealth and po-
sition. but also on account IF their beauty and
talent for the sake # one Of them we all know
that Mr. buchanan died wifeless and solitary,
and it was to the other one that Dr. Mullen
bury offered his strong. noble love; 1t was ac-
cepted by its fair Young object aud put to rest
in her heart, but when The matter was referred
to the father lie sternly refused to countenance
any such thing, for, devoted to his children,
lis ambition for them was boundless, and the
Young rector was "penniles'ea1" in spite Of
his "hug pedigree" Days Of pain and grief
followed, and finally the gentle girl laid down
her share Of the burden and slipped into that
land where the weary are at rest, while her
lover picked up bis anew and turned once more
to his hard duties, with what grand results we
all know There is a hymn much sung in the
churches Of all creeds that sprang from his
broken heart Ike the song Of the dying swan,
" would not live Away" and by touching
coincidence j. is always sung at the funerals Of
those who have gone out Of life in its morning.