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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
CHERIrr.s SALE.

Parish Court,
Parish of Ouachita, State of Lon ,iana.
i. Purcell vs.. Mrs. $. f.. Hall and Husband.
By virtue OF an order OF seizure and sale,
issued from the Parish Court in the above
entitled ca>o and directed to me as Sheriff
Of said parish, l have seized and will offer
for sale at he Court House door in tho city
OF Monroe, between the legal hours OF sale,
on Saturday, 2lSt day CT April, 1877, the
following described property, to-wit:
'Lots No. (5) five. six t6), seven "a and
eight tS1, i'll square No. ten (1O}, in the Hart
addition to the town of Monroe, in the Par
ish of Ouachita, State OF Louisiana, being
the south half of said square, together with
the buildings and improvements thereon,
vendor (1. Purcell) from Hypoiite fiihio1
by act passed June 9th, 1873 recorded in
Notariai Book Z. page 330l; sold by your
petitioner to sail Mrs. S. Il. Mason, wife of
| +. y. Hall, OH said 18th day of August, a. D.
1873, as will be seen by reference to a copy
| OF the notariai act of sale between said Mrs.
! $. T.. Hall and petitioner, passed on said 4th
iIay of August, 1873. before NJ. NJ. Grady,
Recorder of Ouachita parish, State of Lou
| by said Mrs. S. e. Mason, wife, and Francis
| A. Hall. husband, and duly recorded in No
tarial Book u, pages 26G and 1867, and in
| Mortgage Book j, pages 4S3 and 4Sl, OF the
| Recorders Office OF said parish and State
all OF which will be seen by reference to the
duly certified copy hereto annexed and
| made part hereof
Seized as the property Of Mrs. S. L: Hall
and will be sold to- satisfy above order OF
| seizure and sale and costs. Terms of sale,
cash, with the beuefi. OF apprasement.
| Il. z. RICHARDSON, Sheriff.
| D. e. TROESDA LE, Deputy Sheriff.
| Monroe, La, March A. 1877. 2t
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
Capt. J. w. Watt, of New Orleans
has our thanks for late favors.
MONROE, La, March 10, 1877

.,,... MONROE, LA, Narcn ~, lS:.
& Hon. J. "A. Williamson, Commissioner
General Land Office, Washington.
DEAR SIrs-The blanks forwarded to
me to be filled as Discussing Agent and
Receiver of Public Moneys ut Monroe
have been duly received.
The small amount OF business trans
acted at this place in the sale of the
public domain, aud the small salary of
the Receiver, out of which Office rent
must be paid, are SO wholly dispropor-
toned to tho large amount OF the bonds
to begiven, the total OF which is $685.
coo, that I must respectfully decline
qualifying; besides it will be impossible
toGiye sslvcnt surety in this Immediate
sectl0p, NHfthouts asking the aid of
friends who would not like to sigu for
such large amount for any purpose
whatever, and to seek surety elsewhere
in the State would involve an expense
equal to a years salary.
Be pleased to make known to the
Stopper department, that while I am
thankful for the appointment, which
YEAS sppseliclted, Il must respectfully
daeNna. 1t. Respectfully,
s,sw 81 al, 81. hEo Rogr. j. CALDWELL.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The minuteness of detail bestowed
by the German Government on army
matters is curiousty illustrated in a re-
cent book By Major Con. Won Ramps
on the internal organization of a forti-
fled town during war. 1t contains rules
for the guidance OF the clergy. In their
first sermon, they are to- take for text
the 18th chapter of st. Paui's Epist1e to
the Romans, and urge upon the inhab-
itants an unqualified submission to the
military authorities. They are also to
regularly pray for the success and we'll
being of the troops, and to frequently
impress upon the people that the sol
diers arc carrying out tho principle of
loving their neighbors by defending
them and by fighting also for their
country.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Among those who had interviews
with Governor Hayes, yesterday, was
Col. Mosby. Col. Mostly called mere
~ to pay his respects. During the war
Gov. Hayes was at one period engaged
in the campaigns in the Valley of Vir-
yinia, and he and Col. Mosby exchange
cd some jocular remarks on the alter
nate games of hide and seek in which
they and their respective commands had
indulged. In convers;ug ON the politi
cal situation Gov. Hayes remarked
that the question presented to the couu-
try was whether it Was to continue in a
semi-state of war or to have peace, and
said that he intended to go in for a Wig.
orous prosecution of peace. Col. Mosby
said to him that in his BELIEF
his policy would be heartily responded
to by the Southern people, that the ice
was beginning I o crack, ii big thaw was
coming, and in the course or q few
weeks under his benefcent policy, the
"solid South" would dissolve aud break
up. Gov. Hayes, with much ani,na-
ton and feeling, replied, 81 hope So"
baltimore SIN, l2th.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

An affecting incident is thus related
in the Memphis Appeals account of the
burning of the Gov. Garland, which
occurred in the Arkansas river, last
Thursday: "C;tpt. Nowiand's conduct
vas heroic. Finding it impossible to
rescue his wife and two children, he
vas compelled to forsakc either the for
nler or the latter. He had no time to
hesitate, for the flames were already
scosc',ing the passengers. Captain
Rowland kissed his little children fare
well, and scizing his wife plunged into
the water. He looked back, but the lit
tie children he could not see, for his
eyes were filled with tears, such as only
Il father or mother can know the mean
ing OF. Great indeed was the Joy of the
another and father when Il few minutes
,,ftcrward they learned that both of
their little children had been rescued
aud rapidly carried to shore. n deck
hand, named Billy Staples, whose home
is in Memphis, witnessed the sad fare
well Of Captain Rowland and his little
children. Selling both of the children
in his strong arms, the brave man leap
ell into the water and carried them
safely to the sht re.'
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
ORGANIZING THE HOUSE.

Mr.. Adams, Clerk of the House, says
that in regard to the converting and Or
of the next House he has no
option, discretion or authority except
to follow the law. He will make out
the list Of members elect in few days
tor the Sergeant-at- Arms, putting there-
i'll all who arc entitled to pay so far AS
me knows by the Information in his pos
session. There are many cases, he
says, where there are conflicting certi-
ficates, in which he cannot yet tell
what his action will be as he will have
to make examination and probably
take the advice of counsel. He instan-
| ces the case Of Florida, where there are
dual certificates which conflict, and
there are others in Missouri and Cali
| fornia, where the question as to who is
entitled to representative honors is in
litigation in which there may be som.
time consumed before a decision il
reached. These cases are outside O
the usual contests for seats where there
is an immediate admission on prim.
facie case of one of the contestants. Mr.
Adams denies having said that the mex
House o! Representatives would have
Democratic majority of twenty-five
While he cannot pretend to tell accur
ately what the majority will be ,he say
he went over the list of the member.
the other day with Mr.. Mcpherson, hi
predecessor, and allowing the RepubIi
cans the benefit of all cases in whicl
there is dispute or doubt, the Demo
Gratis will hive three majority. Q
course, in the settlement Of contested
election cases there may be Il large in
crease of that majority. In regard t,
an extra session, from what he ha
heard, there will be Il session early i,
May. He understands that the au
thorities do not see how they can ,undc
the law, get along without having al
appropriation made for the army.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Chief Justice Lndeling has recog-
niZed tho Nichols government in this,
that he has had suit brought in the Par.
ish Court OF this Parish against gen.
tleman here, and the Judge of that
Court holds his office ny virtue of com
mission from Governor Nichols only
Is not that a virtual recognition p
1MorehotSe Clarion.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The Helen D'Este combination
troupe has been performing in this city
since Monday. The troupe is compos-
ed OF several very good artists who are
all we'll up in their severa! parts. The
bills have embraced a number of good
plays which have been we'll presented
The attendance has not been large, bu,
the audiences have been appreciative
The troupe conclude their performances
tomorrow night.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Mr.. Bryce Rills has about fifty
thousand assorted paper sacks, and
about forty reams of wrapping paper,
which he can offer cheaper than same
can be bought in St. Louis.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The river is falling rapidly, and nav.
igation to Camden Is about closed. In
no year in ten has the Ouachita been
so low at this season of the year az Il,
the present.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

We have received copy of the
Bloomfield (Mo) News with the name
Hazelton written on the margin. This
is doubtless w. A. Hazelton formerly
Ouachita Register.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Judge Stanley Matthews succeeds
John Sherman in the Senate, and
Simon Cameron is succeeded by his son
Don Cameron, late Secretary of War.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

"am glad Mr.. Hayes has chosen
sherman for his Cabinet" said Mrs.
Partington," because his lozengers are
so good for the wormy."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The planting prospects continue en-
cellont. The plows are kept busy and
the land isin splendid condition. Early
corn is up and doing well. The cotton
lands are generally ready for the seed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
CUCEESSiON SALE.

Succession OF NJ. r. Edwards.
Parish Court, Parish OF Ouachi:a, State OF
Louisiana.
by vi rtue of an order of the Parish Court,
issued in the above succession. I will sell
at public auction, on
Saturday, the 18th diary Of April, 1877,
the following described property belonging
to said succession, situated in the City of
Monroe, to-wit:
n lot fronting b feet On Grand street and
bounded or The north hy i," 10, e tn,naI,
owned by the estate Of Gcisenberg and
south by the lot formerly owned by X. II.
Elldoln.
Terms of sale: twelve months credit, for
whatever it will bring.
ADELINE EDWARDS,
March 23.-3t Administrative
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Send your pictures to be framed at
Bryce RiIIs'.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The extra session of Congress viii
convene on the 4th of June.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
CHEIeiFF'S SALE.

>
Daughty 4 Herring Magistrates Court,
VS.. State of Louisiana.
VIM. II. Atkins. Parisl, of Ouachit:.
BY virtue ola ii. ia. issued from Il magis-
trate in the above entitled case, and to me
directed as Sheriff of said parish, 1 have
seized and will offer for sale at the Court
House door III the city of Monroe, between
the legal hours Of sale. on
Saturday, 1th DAY ofAprii, 1877,
the following described property, to-wit
The west half Of section fourteen, town
ship eighteen, north of range five east, con-
taiIling three hundred and twenty acres.
Seized as the property of defendant, Wm.T.
Atkins, and will DO sold to satisfy tho
above ii. ftt. and costs. Terms Of sale, cash,
with the beuotit of appraise,nc!it.
Il. +. RICH ARDSON. Sheriff.
ID. b. TROCSDAlfI, Deputy Sheriff.
February Is, 1877. st
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23
MONROE ADVERTISEMENTS.
IRREFUTABLE!

IRREfCTABLE!
To say that Dor PEDRO had conte over to
this country, not to sec tho Centennial, but
self, in the way Of having accepted public
receptions i'll all large cities which he Wis
tied; that tho
GREAT SHOW AT PHILADELPHIA
would last for IL months, and that tho EN-
pcror Of Brazil would remain here until the
final close OF the great
AMERICAN CENTENNIAL Exu1Dlr1oN,
might be refuted with reasonable and
strong evidence but it is beyond all dispute
and irrefutable that
II. kINDERMANN,
On DeS,ar1 Street,
has received a lot of
NEW FLOUR,
of the new crop, raised in this Centennial
year 1876.
= you doubt it, just take the stamps,
| called
GREENBACKS, OR SPECIE EITHER,
| and buy a barrel, and if it is not what it is
| represented to be, your
MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED.
! y- Remember the place, where the first
NEW CROP FLOUR
can be had-thc store of
! II. KINDERaIANN
| July q, 1876. IT,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Buy cigars ut Rills'.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

CTRAYED Or STOLEN.
On the night of the Sth instant, ono largo
BLACK MARE MULE. Ii hands high, in
good order, closely roaciied main and tail.
harness marks on her sides and shoulders
and is about . years old.
\ liberal reward will be paid for her
,lelireranco to J. g. Sanders, Monroe. or TO
the undersigned in Gum Swamp, More
house parish.
J. H. MCCORMICK.
Monroe, La, Feb. IS 1877. IT,
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

ADJUSTMENTS.
THREE GRAND ENTERTAINMENTS
GkR!SPA CHS OPERA no USE,
April Bel, fifth and 5th, 1877,
For the purpose of raising fund to aefray
recent campaign expenses.
April I'd:
GRAND MUSICAL CONCERT,
For which our best musical talent has
volunteered.
April Ith:
AMATEUR THEATRICALS.
Woodcock's Littic Gamc-A Kiss in tho
Dark The Coming Woman.
These elegant and amusing comedies will
be rendered in lirst-class style by our
best amateur actors.
Concluding, April 5th, with
Ball and Supper.
\ masquerade ball is y novelty in Monroe
and it is hoped this fact, with an aSsuranc.
on the part or the management that it shall
be conducted with the strictest regard to the
prophecies, will insure q large attendance.
One OF Nicksburg's best bands OF music
will play on the occasion.
Doors open at 1880; performance at y. NJ.
Admission:
Concert, 81 ''....:;.;:......... Theatres
Tickets to Eall and supper: 81. These
tickets admit one lady and escort.
Supper extra.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Ithas been decided by the President
aud his Cabinet to send to Louisiana a
delegation OF prominent citizens to de- |
.ternaine what course the Administra-
ton shall pursue in reference to exist
ing troubles here, aud perhaps with au-
thority to arrange plan Of adjustment
between the conflicting claims of the
two governments. 1t is not known
what number of distinguished gentle
innen will be sent to interview the peo-
pie Of Louisiana, nor are we informed
as to theirl ames, or antecedents, any
more than as to the right of few citi-
,zens from other States to determine
what the whole people of another State
desire. We prefer not to speculate even
as Il, this latest phase Of Mr.. Hayes's
tsSouthern policy" but dim recoliec-
tlon OF the Wheeler compromises, and OF
the very questionable little by which
Mr.. Hayes acquired his Office afford nc
guarantee for much hope in the future.
/. II we should venture to give shape to
this last move we could not help ex-
pressing the belief that the Hayes poll
cybodes no good for the Nichols gov
eminent: We are assured, however, by
those who claim to be we'll informed
that the Nichols government will be
finally recognized and maintained.
That it ought to have the support of the
people is not matter Of doubt-that it
will receive ours as long as it can stand
alone, itself, we here give our word and
bond.
Both the Nichols and Packard legis-
j. futures are still in session. The statu
quo will be preserved until the visiting
commission to be selected by the Pres
ident has reported and action has been
taken. 1t will be some time before a
final decision is reached-probabIy not
before the meeting OF Congress in June,
If then.
We call the attention of the citizens
of Ouachita and neighboring parishes
to series of Entertainments to be given
by the lady ana gentlemen amateurs
Of, Monroe on the Sd, 4th and 5th
April proximo. These entertainments
are given for the purpose Of def:aying
certain expenses incurred in the protec-
-tion OF this community during the
recent political campaign. For such a
purpose, we hope the people generally
will heartily respond to the call. They
will doubtless be most agreeably enter
tained and fully compensated for their
outlay.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

Keep in mind that Rills' five cent
cigars are the best in town.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1877-03-23

The Albino Saddle speciality at
Harris's new saddlcry shop, Grand
street, Monroe, La.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-04-26
Wilcox Notes.

Spring has come.
Gardening has commenced.
Jim Malone has planted his crUquet.
Tom is making leek hooks.
Egypt" still growls about the
skunk killing story. He had better
quit or people will think he was one
of the brave boys that boldly battled
with the beast. The field is not
cleared Of the ruins. Wonder if he
has buried the dead yet.
The all absorbing topic is well No.
which has been spouting water for
several years to the height Of nearly a
hundred feet, and every one was struck
with wonder and amazement at its
beauty and power. But, now, hund-
red fold has been added TO its attrac-
ton and splendor, by ignitifg the gas,
which flows to an enormous height
with all the colors of the rainbow.
Each drop or spray shines forth with
a separate and distinct color of liquid
DStuilul w lIStll dloilt, anu tllt
whole column is constantly chang
ing like the Kaleidoscope producing
the most beautiful light the eye of
man ever saw or fte mind of mortal
can imagine. Said one on viewing
this wonder of wonders, / have crossed
the Mediterranean | have looked
upon Naples in All her beauty; have
polled sticks into the crater of vcsu-
vius / have climbed to the top of
mount Horab | have looked over the
plains of Arabia; l have stood where
Solomon reigned in all his glory, but |
have never seen anything to equal
this.
Well No. 3 is gas well, and is
another beauty, throwing Il flame of
fire to a great height, and lighting up
the country for miles around. As
this is at the mouth of Lanjgan run it
is proposed to build a dancing plat
form at the place and have Lanigan' s
ball by gas light. Well No. 3. Well,
l will tell you about that next time.
PETE
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-04-26
Famine in Japan.

Yokohama, March 3O.-The Chinese
authorities offered active assistance to
Japan in suppressing the rebellion,
but it was. declined. There is q dis
tressing famine in the provinces of
Chihili and Shantung. Thousands
are dying daily. Great eff forts toward
relief by the natives and foreigners
are being made, but these are only
partially successful in checking the
calamity. An insurrection in the
army Of ST Hung Chang, near Tien-
Tsin, in which 5000 troops, driven to
desperation by deprivation Of pay and
rations, mutinied, murdered their Of
ficers and scattered, throughout
Chihili and Shangtung, added to the
sufferings already caused by the
famine. The remarkable edict of the
government, granting liberation to
native Christians, just published, was
in consequence of strong representa-
tions from the French Legation.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-04-26
Indian Surrender.
DULL KNIFE'S VILLAGE AT LAST
STARVED OUT.

DULL KNIFE's VILLAGE AT LAST
STARVED OUT.
Camp Robinson, Neb., April 2l.-
Eighty lodges of Cheyennes under
Dull Ktife and Standing Elk surren!
dered to General Crook at eleven a. m.
to-day. The village comprises about
$50 persons, IS of whom are fighting
men. They turned in 6s0 ponies,
sixty guns about thirty pistols. They
are completely destitute of all the
necessaries of life, having lost every
thing when their village was deS
stroyed in November last. They have
no lodges, but simple shelters of old
canvas and skins, very few blankets
and robes and no cooking utensils
Many are still suffering from frozen
limbs. 1t is surprising that they
have been able to hold out SO long un-
der these circumstances, and their do.
ing SO proves the fortitude of the
American Indian under privation
and hardship. This makes about 7S0
Cheyennes who have surrendered here
since the 1st of January. Latest adj
vices represents Crazy Horse still on
the way to this agency.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-04-26
streams Alre.
az 600 BARRELS OF OIL AND IL WELLS
BURNED NEAR PETRoLIA.

1000 BARRELS OF OIL AND IL WELLS
BURNED NEAR PETRoLIA.
Pittsburg, Pa, April 20.--A dispatch
from Petrolia, Butler county, Pa,
says: Yesterday afternoon heavy
storm passed over this section. The
lightning struck large tank on the
Troutman farm, which contained o..
600 barrels of oil, and the tank was
torn to pieces The burning oil set
fire to two othef tanks, and one con-
tainiftg $4,000 barrels was destroyed
The other was extinguised kby steam
The burning oil ran down the creek
mile, destroying everything in its
course. 1t was checked by Ralston's
dam, which was large enough to hold
it and stop further damage. Twelve
oil wells, with tanks at the wells were
destroyed. The town of Troutman.
consisting of hotel, two livery
tables, billiard room and dwelling
houses, was destroyed. a pipe line
pump station aid a nuinter of other
buildings were also destroyed. The
$4,000 barrels of oil burned belonged to
the United Pipe Line, and will be
paid by pro-rata assessment by that
line The less in the town of Trout
man is estimated at $4,000 The loss
on the twelve oil wells is not known.
The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1877-04-26
krepared For Wars
THE EASTERN DIFFICULTY foT
LIKELY TO MAKE A MARKET FOR
OUR CONDEMNED ARMS.

Washington, April 17.-At the be-
ginning of the present difficulties be-
tween Russia and Turkey, il was the
general opinion among many of our
army officers that the trouble would
create market for ordnance supplies,
arms, and other implements of war
fare, and that the United States
would be enabled to dispose Of the
vast amount of unserviceable goods Of
that character now stored in our al
senals and Qualifications; but a careful
examination of the subject by promi-
nent officers of the Ordnance Depart
ment, leads to the belief that there
will be no demand upon our country
for these goods, for the reason that
England, Germany and France have
vast Quantities 5f condemned arms for
sale. II has also been ascertained that
Turkey is much better supplied with
arms than was at first supposed, she
having received over three hundred
thousand stand of arms from the
Providence Tool Company, of Provi-
dence, r.. l., within the past two years,
under contract matte with that
company to furnish half million
Peabody guns-a breech-loading rifle
similar to the Martin Henry rifle used
in England. These rifles are still be-
ing manufactured for and delivered to
the Turkish Government, several Off
GERS of which have been in this
country for some months past, in
specting the arms and uperintending
their manufacture. The Turks also
have contracts with various firms in
this country for 200, 900 900 rounds of
metallic cartridges, and for a large
number of cartridge cases, which are
now being made at Bridgeport and
New Haven, Connecticut, and other
places. That Government is also well
supplied with breech-loading steel
guns for field service; and it is not
probable that there will be any great
demand for arms of obsolete patterns
upon THIS or any other country. Rus.
sia has also received a good supply of
arms from this country, having had
contracts with Smith g. Wesson, Colt,
and other manufacturers. These con-
tracts were for revolvers and breech-
loading rifles, large number of
which have been delivered. We have
for sale about 100000 of the new
Springfield muzzle-loading rifle, and
a large number of repaired breech-
leaders, besides ordnance a1d ord
nance supplies Of every description,
left from the late civil war.