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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-04-29
PACIFIC GUANO.
The Best, Higl-Grade, Standard
Fertilizer in the Market.
sos UNPARALLELED 1 077
754 TONS. SUCCESS. 55,2SS TONS.

The astonishing increase in the annual sales of this
fertilizer shows that it is the very best article in the
market. Prompt and reliable. The standard is guar
anteed. Price low. Rich in soluble phosphate, am
monia and potash. Makes an excellent top dressing
for grass land. The following only few of the
agents and manufacturers:
RANDOLPH, W., October %, 1877.
H. A. Blake:
ano you sent me- most of it on wheat and oats sown
upon ground where raised last year with
nure in the hill; it did very finely here. 1t sown
side by side with the Stockbrdge Special Fertilizer for
wheat and gave as heavy growth of straw and the
yield was apparently good The stocking however,
where the Guano put far ahead of that where
the Stockbrdge fertilizer sown, which, with its
being furnished at less cost, makes the Guano the
most profitable of the two for the farmer. used some
upon green sward with good results; also upon
potatoes planted late in the season. which rusted and
the result was all could expect, considering the
favorable for potatoes. On the whole am very
favoraby inclined towards the Guano and shall wish
more of it next year if can get it. Respectfully
yours. COL. j. b. MEAD.
ORLEANS Co. FAIR GROUNDS Barton, VT, Sept. g. III.
H. A. Blake, Agent Pacific Guano Co..
We. the undersigned, have used the Soluble Pacific
Guano the past and consider it to be rstclass
fertilizer the best in this market in its results upon all
crops grown in vermont.
BENZ. MossMAN, Barton,
A. 7. STOCKWELL.
H. D. BICKFORD,
GEO. w. WOODRUFF, BRrke.
ALANSON EASTMAN Lyndon.
HENRY NEWELL Sheffield.
GEO r. LANE Newport
s CHARLES SWITSER. Sutton.
+. G. CURTIS,
At HEATH.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
The Judiciary.

The following amendment has
beeu agreed upon by the conference
legislative committee:
1.-THE General Assembly shall di.
vide the State into judicial districts,
which shall remain unchanged for
four years, and for each district one
iudge, learned in the law, shall he
elected by a plurality Of qualified
electors thereof. For each district
there shall be one district court ex.
cept in the parish of Orleans, in
which the General Assembly may
establish as many district courts as
the public interest may require, not
to exceed the number now authoriz.
ell by existing laws, except by two.
thirds vote Of all members elected
to both branches Of the General
Assembly. Until otherwise prOvid.
ed by law the district courts now
existing in the parish Of Orleans
shall have the jurisdiction at present
conferred by law; no rctlistricting or
change shall be made so AZ to take
effect during the incumbency ofany
Judge. The number of districts in
the State shall not be less than thr.
" nor more than f0rtyfre. The
General Assembly shall provide by
law for at least four terms annually
of the district court in every parish.
The General Assembly shall have
! power to create circuit courts. to he
constituted by grouping the district
| judges into circuits, and composing
the circuit court of the Judges of the
district courts within such circuits.
To direct the place or places Of meet
| ing of said circuit courts so cOnsti
tuted. To confer upon the circuit
courts so created such jurisdiction
and power within the circuit as may
be deemed expedicnt, and to vest
said circuit courts with appellate
jurisdiction from the district courts
within the circuit where the amount
involved exceeds one hundred dol.
lars (sl0O) exclusive of interest.
and does not exceed five hundred
dollars (SJW) exclusive of interest.
The General Assembly shall |
have power 10y two thirds vote of
all the members elected to both
houses To restrict the appellate .iuris.
diction of the Supreme Court to cause
where the amount involved exceeds
one thousand (slOOO) dollars, exclu.
sive of interest, and in case of such
restriction the circuit courts so to be-
created shall have appellate iurisdic.
ton of the class of cases thus cxclu.
died from the appellate jurisdiction
OF the Supreme Court.
The clerks of the district court
shall DO elected by the qualified
voters of their respective parishes.
and shall hold their office for four
years"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
Lamar and left. Davis.

tn closing his speech in the L. S.
Senate on the silver bill, Mr.. La.
mar startled his hearers by recall
ing the last days of the Southern
members in the Senate, when the
secession movement had gathered
irresistible Roadway. Mr.. Lamar
said:
| remember here on this floor the
then distinguished Senator from
New York (Mr. Seward,) who has
since become more conspicuous in
the eventinl times that have occur
red, declare that power had depart.
ed from the South; that the sceptcr
was now taken from her hand, and
that tlencciorward the great North,
by reason of its superiority in
numerical power roll OF sovereign
States, would grasp this power as
her own prcrogative and become
responsible for the administration of
the Government. I
shall never forget the answer that
was made To him by a Southern
Senator who sat near where nv
friend from Indiana (Mr. Mellon.
nald) now sits.
Eloquently recalling the names
and services of Mason, Hunter, SG.
dell. Benjamin Toomhs and Brown.
of Mississippi, Mr.. Lamar contin.
ued:
"Ihere was another, Mr. President
shall | not be permitted to men.
ton his name in this free American
Senate, which has been SO free to
discuss and condemn his errorsi
One who has been the vicarious
sufferer for his people; who has been
in prison cell. the solitude of whose
punishment should lift him above
the Jibe and jeer of popular passions.
whose words will ever remain "A the
sad and the grand memoranda, not
to triumph, not of defiance, but of
earnest purpose, the sincere motive
OF the great struggle which those
VINO ihaugurated II believed was n
struggle for representative liberty
aud constitutional government. A.
mong these, and surrounded by
them tins Senator spoke to his asso.
GATES III terms which | have never
read from that day to this, but
which are stereotyped upon nv
memory, and which IL the San,ta
will permit me, | will here rppeat;
"Sir,' said he, addressing his North.
ern associates, "what the Senator
says is true. The power has passed
from our hands into your hands, but
de not fOrget-it cannot I've forgot.
ten; it IS written upon the bright
page Of hist0ry-ttat we, the slave
holders of the South, took your
country in her infancy, and, after
ruling her for sixty Of the seventy
years of her existence, We returned
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The Southern states through
Democratic ascendency are one by
one advancing from the dismal con.
dition of Radical mismanagement
and dishonesty. Alabama is the
latest. On the first OF the month
the state treasurer commenced to
pay the ordinary expenses of the
government in greenbacks. For
the past twelve years her public
servants have been paid in state
scrip, down in the sixties aud sew.
enties, The hrst was proud day
in Alabama.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
Facts About Wells.

BY this time we presume that all
our readers know that j. Madison
Wells, ut one time Governor Of
Louisiana but ut all times q villain,
has made another attempt to fire
the inhammabIe heart Of Repubii-
cans north. He exhausts the al,
phabet of abuse and wears to n
thread the lash of SANDER. lie abus,
cs all connected by law with his
prosecution and seems to weep that
no others are connected with his
trial 50 that he might keep up his
howlings of rage. The New Or.
leans Democrat disposes of the old
fraud in an appropriate excoriation
from which we take the following
extracts:
He charges one of his neighbors
with stealing his stock and killing
his hogs. This is a remarkable
charge for j. Madison Wells to
make. Not many years ago one of
bis neighb0rs purchased two mules;
next morning they disappeared from
the owners lot: he hunted them
through the neighborhood and
traced them to the plantation OF
Wells. Unfortunately the mules
had been recently purchased and
the gentlemen could not identify
them. The ovcrseer advised him to
see old Robin, Wells stock .minder.
and offer him reward to point out
the mules. The gentleman lid so.
He offered old Robin fifty dollars to
point ont the animals. But in vain.
The old negro looked at him and
said; "Massa q dem mules is on
touchin' 'cm de odder day. But
amt gwine to pint 'em ont for no
money. De fac is, Massa Madison
is IA Id rascal, but he is good to
old Robin, and | amt gwine agin
him. And tell You dis, it all the
mules on dis place was pintcG out
dat don't belong on it, dar wouldn't
be morc'n three ler." This is a
strictly true story.
For stutling ballot boxes, chang.
ing and altering election returns,
perpetrating perjury and forgery for
political purposes, the fame of Wells
Is already made, and our poor pen
can neither take from nor add one
laurel To it.
In the history of Louisiana there
has occurred no more atrocious muir.
der than that of Matt. D'Espalier
by j. Madison Wells. At the
time, Wells was a man of wealth
and high social standing; D,Espalier
was "a poor man without friends.
a disagreement had occurred be.
tween the parties. When they met.
Wells was armed with q shotgun.
DESpalier was Hnarmed and threw
up his arms TO show that he was de.
tensclesS, when Wells fired npon
and killed him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

"Richnond,' well known "a the valna-
BILE body servant of Mr. J. G.. Moore has
returned from an extensive tour through
the lower parishes rs far As New Orleans.
Richmond was srduced by the pomp aud
glitter of Van Amburgh's Circus and Ne.
Lagcric TO leave his home, but having seen
enough Of the world returns like the prod
igal son. Richmond is black and about
twelve years of age. We can't say who
is most pleased the prodigal or friend
Crate.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

her to you without q spot upon her
honor; matchless in her splenaor;
incompatible in her power; the pride
aud adniration OF the world. Time
will show what you will do with her:
but no time can dim our glory or
diminish your responsibility
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
End Of the Cuban Troubles.

MADRID, Feb. 2i.-The entire CITY
is splendidly illuminated tonight to
celebrate the termination of the Gu.
ban inSurrection, which has been
officially announced to-day. Funds
rose sharply To a premium on the
Cuban loan. Ii is stated that in the
Cortez Cuba will have legislative
privileges and repre- sentation similar
TO that now enjoyed by Porto Rico.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
Fns DsOsllsvt.

The oonAsnicstion below explains IT,
sslf:
EprToss GUARDIAN - Dear Sir. Any Of
your country friends wishing to visit our
city on the day Of the advent Of His Roysi
Hi9hness, REX, can secure Complimentary
Iickes to the Ball by applying to any Of
their friends in the City Of Shreveport.
fours. &c. DAGOBEKT.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

HE New Orleans Times says there u
some talk among members of an extra ses.
sion Of the Legislature. That's right, boys;
draw the mileage and per diem as often as
possible this year, for the day cometh when
you will know the lucre Of Office no more
forever.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

We learn with reg ct that Il. NJ White
head, citizen Of our parish was robbed
in Shreveport of large amount of money
snd > hne watch. We do not know
whether or Tot the thief or property has
been discovered.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Russia demands that she he permitted TO
enter Constantinoplc. 1t is also stated
that she demands the surrender Of the
Turkish fleet. Russia has requested that
the United States BE- represented in the
Conference Of nations to settle upon terms
of peace
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Henry Henderson, n snddle-colored indi.
vidual, was tried on Monday last before
Judge Scott for rape npou a child but n
little over seven years Of age. The tcsti-
mony warranted the committal Of the party
for assault with intent to commit rape.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

All the little folks and many Of the full
grown are in fever of excitement over
the fine display Of masks and character
costumes for Mardi Gras
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Al scy letter from Ben opt New Or
issus correspondent, will DO fonnd In ano-
sher column.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Masques for Mardi Gras At f. l.. JoBS.
soS's Let all the young men buy one and
Join In the procession.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Wells violent charges asains, ell con-
esrned In his prosecution, will be investi.
gated by the grand jury.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The President and Mrs Hayes are attend
ing camp-meeting near Baltimore. We
arc not sure whether there is anything
valua bio in this item Of news ar not.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Several valuable communications have
been crowded out this week. They will
appear nj date NJ early sis practicable.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The Democratic State Convention must
assemble next Summer 10 nominate o can
didats for State Treasurer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Col r. F. Flournoy, for many years
resident Of Homer, but living in Galveston
since 1879, died at that place recently.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The Legislature to be elected this Fall
must choose successor 10 J. D. Eussis in
tho United States Senate.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

c. p. Huntington, at last accounts, was
still arguing before the lIonse committee
against the Texas Pacific Railroad.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The silver bill has finally passed, and
without the President veto it silver Will
coon be 4 legal tender.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Tho letter from the Hon J T.. Leonard
u. e. from this District, will be read with
interes, by the aspiring youths of the par
ish. The proposf.on is a fair on and will
give to merit this advantageous position.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Jas. L. Dunn gives notice tina, he will
- in Homer next Saturday with another
lot q rnules, cheaper than ever.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Books-New Books-Good Books-and
Cheap Books, at the Post-oficc. Let the
young and the old call and examine the
stock. Purchase by all IN, aus Tor the i'm.
provement of your children.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
THE LEGISLATURE.


for the duration of Legislative SEES
sion draws nigh TO u close We find
more surely disappearing from view
the reforms, the beneficial legisld
ton which in our credulOus sim.
plicity VIC had expected to result
from the last session Of the fifth
general assembly Of the representa-.
tires Of the people Of Louisiana.
Tho possibility Of almost absolute
disappointment is not pleasant food
for reflection. At first We felt sure
Of good. With certainty of bene
At we chung to tho majority-like
the ship-wrecked mariner who finds
the buoyant spar able, rs he believes
10 bear him above the deep waters
across the gulf of destruction, we
gave a gasp, a sigh of relief. But
slowly and surely have we felt our
only hope sinking beneath us. In
nothing does the majority seem
equal TO the emergencies Of the
situation. We come to this conclu.
sion with profound regret, but now
that it is formed, our duty as u sen,
tinel on The watch.toweI demands
that we speak freely. The same
reason which some weeks ago
prompted us to como to the defense
of the legislative body now demands
that We should unsparingly criticise
them. We desire to he Just to ALL.
And now justice demands that the
people should not believe that the
legislators are all pure aud capable
men. We were conscientiously Of
the opinion that not until several
days after the beginning Of the sec.
ond session could we reasonably
expect valuable work from our dele.
gates and so expressed ourselves
some time ago. Now that suf.
fcient probation has been allowed
and We discover that no good thing
comes out Of the Legislative Naza
reth we think that We should cease
to forbear, and should cry aloud and
spare not.
There are men in the Legislature
who are good men, aud true
who would doubtless serve the PEG.
pie well had they coadjntors like
themselves. But to the shame of
the Democratic party Of Louisiana
it must be written that her chosen
fnvorites are either incapable from
natural defects or oblivious to the
real and pressing needs of the hour.
They cling with u wonderful zeal
to the lucre of Office. They find de.
light in the reverbcrating echoes
of idle debate. They are addicted
to late hours for assembling and
early ones for closing. The per.
sonal interest of private individuals
are provided for. They tritlc with
constitutional amendments. They
propose changes in the organic law
and leave the vital points of such
changes subject to the sweet will
of future bodies perhaps as incom.
pctcnt as themselves.
In the late campaign We heard
that we had many useless offices.
How many Of them are TODAY
abolishedl AS IN illustrious exam.
pie of economy we are cited to the
instance Of reduction of witness
and jurors fees. The farmcr-thc
poor taxpayer must serve his coun. /
try for n pittance, while the reform. (
er. the law.naker clngs with bull. 7,
dog teuacity to that brutal swindlc /
constructive mileage.
Mcssrs. A, b, and { are given
permission TO sue the State. and
the petty bills of clerks, sherifls. |
justices, constables and witnesses
are deducted fifty per cent. A gi |
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

The Gonernl Assembly have agreed npon
a constitutional amendment regulating the
judiciary. 1t will be found In another
column.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

We presume that perhaps the roads will
be better now that the hands arc appor.
toned and road overscers are receiving
their commi ssions.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Read In another column the nain-s Of the
committees intrus,ed by Rex with the
management Of his grand reception on the
ffth of March.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Gardening has begun in earnest. Sharper
descent, says that his known capacity aud
the early season have ovcrcrowdcd him
with work.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

George Williamson, appointed Collector
Of New Orleans, was rejected by the Sen
ate on the 2lst lust. Efforts are being
made to have Steele appointed Collector.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Cardinal Pecci has been elected Pope.
He takes the appellation of Leo, and is the
thirteenth Of that name. The coronation
was private. Leo XIII. is acceptable to
Bisnarck.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Parish Court adjourned on Friday lat
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Tho new Pope writes poetry.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Let all the young men in the country
around about Homer who wish 20 join in
the procession on Tuesday next, consult
Mr.. A. Z. Wilder between this and Satur-
day next.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

Messrs. Ramsey. Summons aud Cakes re
turned on Friday last from the State Capt.
tai considerably edited, We presume, b!
their temporary association with the law
makers.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27
BOARDING HOUSE.

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN THE
L Market, At the most reasonable prices.
Board and Lodging, per day, 81 90
Single Meals, ................ 30
At my old stand, near Tankersley's Stable.
WILLIAM SMITH
fe"' !" ir'e 25:6m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-27

French Calico ward wide. 10 cents;
Calicoc-, from IN q cts. color- guaranteed:
Sea Island Cotton, the best, sd wide, Zoe:
Lins"ys from H. to - cents:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28
Chinese Dentistry.

1t is well known that the Chinese at
tribute toothache to the gnawing of
worms, and that their dentists profess
to take these worms from decayed
teeth. But how they performed this
trick, and so artfully concealed it in the
hurry of daily business, was a secret
only recently solved by European in
quirer. After some difficulty and deli
cate negotiation, an intelligent-looking
native practitioner was induced to hand
over the implements of his trade, to-
gether with a number of the worms,
and to give instructions in the method
of procedure. When a patient with
toothache applies for relief, if the tooth
is sOlidly fixed in the socket, the gum
is separated from it with sharp instru-
ments and made to bleed. During this
operation the cheek is held on one side
by a bamboo spatula, both ends of
which are alike, and on the end held in
the hand some minute worms are con-
cealed under thin paper pasted to the
spatula. When all is ready, this is
adroitly turned and inserted in the
mouth, and the paper becoming mois-
tened is very easily torn with the sharp
instrument used for cutting the gums;
the worms mix with the saliva, and the
dentist, of course, picks them out with
a pair of forceps. The patient having
ocular demonstration that the cause of
the disease has been removed, has good
reason to expect relief, which in MANY
cases would naturally follow the bleed
ing of the gum. When the pain re-
turns the same operation is performed
over again, and fresh supply of worms
fully accounts for the recurring trouble.
These worms are manufactured in guam
titles to suit the trade, and they are very
cleverly done; still, to carry out the de-
fusion fully, the dentists are obliged to
keep on hand few live worms to show
their patients, explaining that most of
them taken from the tooth are killed
either by powder which is often APP
piled, or the process of removing them
with the forceps. The practice Just de-
scribed, it may be added, is resorted to
when the tooth is firmly set in the jaw
Chambers Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-12-28
The Price OF Corn.

mo" the honest farmer remarked.
in tones of the deepest detection, :" the
big crops don't do us a bit of good.
What's the use? Corn only thirty
cents. Everybody and everything's
dead set agin the farmer. Only thirty
cents for corn! Why, by gum, it won't
pay our taxes, let alone buy us clothes.
1t won't buy us enough salt to put up Il
barrel of pork. Corn only thirty cents!
By jocks, its a livin', cold blooded
swindle on the farmer, that's what it
is. 1t amt worth raisin' corn for such
price as that. It's mean, low rob-
berry" Within the next ten days that
man had sold so much more of his corn
than he had intended, that he found he
had to buy corn to feed through the
winter with. The price nearly knocked
him down. What!!r' he yelled,
thirty cents for corn! Land alive
thirty cents! What are you givin' us?
Why | don't want to buy your farm, |
only want some corn! Thirty cents for
corn! Why, | believe there's nobody
left in this world but a set of graspin',
blood-suckin' old misers. Why, good
land, you don't want to be able to buy
a national bank with one corn crop!
Thirty cents for corn! Well I'll let my
cattle an horses run on corn stalks all
winter before I'll pay any such an I'M
heard of outrageous price for corn as
that. Why, the country's flooded with
corn, and thirty cents bushel is a
blamed robbery an | don't see how any
man, lookin' at the crop we've had,
can have the face to ask such price"
-H01Ok-ENe.