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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
TIE GREENBAcK PARTY.

In 1876 this party had its orgsniza-
ton, we believe, in this county, and in
that wear it mustered something like
half hundred votes for Cooper. They
clam now that their number Is so much
increased that they will be felt in this
falPs elections. l DO not know whether
they will discard the greenback name
and come out under the National ban
ner or not. It is useless to deny that
this party has been steadily growing in
strength since It's organization. It's
ranks are filed by recruits from both
parties, and its principles are svowed by
host of others who still cling to the old
parties, but would willingly join the
Greenbackers if they could see any ben
eft 10 be derived by the change. /
would not be far out of the way if l
were to say ttat eight cut OF ten Demo-
Gratis in this county are in favor OF the
rag baby, but they have not
been induced to see that any
good can be derived from the
organization of d new party. They seem
to think that they had better trust their
destiny to the Democratic party, now on
the eve of coming into power, than to
depend upon the Nationals assuming
control OF the country, which, with ex-
traordinary good luck, would take near
ly quarter Of q century. We all want
more mouey-gold, silver or greenbacks,
any kind, and we only differ in our
modes of getting it. 1t is believed that
there will be q regular grcenback ticket
in this county and that some aspiring
gentleman will trot through tie Con-
gressional race under those cOlors.
The Davis Guards expect to receive
their dress caps and belts in a short
time What has become OF the First
Regiment. Does not the Governor de-
sire to throw the Wheeling boys in with
their country cousins in a regimental
district. LINDEN.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04

Spalding's Glue, who would De with.
out it?
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
George F. Miller, 81 al, defendants,
A


BY virtue OF a decree entered by said
court in the above entitled cause, on the
ID day OF February, 49,, the undersigned,
sheriff OF Ohio county. and as such COM
mittee Of the estate Of William Miller, ST.,
will, on
MONDAY, STH DAY OF APRIL,
1873, proceed 10 sell at public auction At
the front door Of the Court House, in the
city OF Wheeling, the following described
real estate, tO-wit:
The mouse and lot on the northeast
corner Of Twenty-third and Eof streets.
being the north half Of the piece or parcel
Of land bought by william Miller Of Jesse
Lantz. and conveyed IN said William
Miller, ST., bv Jesse LantZ by deed bearing
date the llth day OF January, ls7O, ana OF
record in deed book - OF Ohio county,
West Virginia, the south half OF said LAND
having been previously sold by said VII
liam Miller.
TERMS OF SALE-One-third cash, and the
residue in two equal installmeuts, pay
able in one and two years from date Of
sale, the purchaser 70 give bond with per-
sOnal security tor the unpaid purchase
money, and the title TO the property 10 be
retained until the said purchase money
shall have been paid.
GEO. X. TISGLE,
Sheriff OF Ohio county, as Committee Of
estate OF WIN. Miller, lunatlc. mr7i
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
FRESH TEks.

500 packages GUupowder, Imperial'
Young HySou, OO.oug, English Breakfast
and SouchO0g Teas, IN store and Tor sale
al low figures. NJ. REILLY.
lS@ and 1871 Main street.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF OHIO
i county, West Virginia:
Geo. r. Tingle, Sheriff OF Ohio county, as
Committee Of the estate OF william Mil
Ter, lunatic, and William Miller IT., com.
plainants,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
THERE'S REASON in all THINGS"

1t is reasonable to conclude that BensOn's |
Capclue Plasters having received the
highest and only award at the Centennial |
Exposition over all other asters having
received the universal praise OF the high |
est medical authority in the world, must |
POSSESS unusual merit. BenSon's Capcine |
Porous Plaster was invented to overcome |
the slow action of the ordinary porous |
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
THE SHEEP MARKET.
REMARKS.

Arrivals this r3I
Arrivals last week ~,
Arrivals one year ago.. ....... Z,O''
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
E0ET D..

nHdATTHE PLACE TO GET THE BEST
bargains in Tea is at
,- SMYTH'S TEA HOUSE,
'"'n Cor Market 4 Fourteenth SITS.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1878-04-04
REMARKS on BEEF CATTLE.

The only improvement to note this
week, as compared with the market last
week was in the wholesale trade, q firm
er feeling prevailing in that and better
prices were paid; but the retail market
did not hold out to the expectation OF
dealers but to slight extent as most OF
the operators consider that there was
decline at least ! as compared with last
weeks market. The quality was fully
az good as last week Quotations 3!@h4
cents, a few only selling at the latter fig
ure.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

cowardly leaders of the Democratic
party have failed to restore Louisiana
to the possession of its rightful owners.
Shall this policy 60 on forever In
1866 the people fought the inquiry of
military reconstruction. Every elec-
ton since, the State has gone Democra-
tic. It remained for the only Demo-
cratic government placed in power
since '65 to accomplish the redemption
Of Louisiana. Has it done it? The
task has yet to be performed.
1t is idle to tell us that the best has
been done that could be done. We
know better. And we ask the Demo-
cratic State Convention not to put
upon the TELEGRAPH the task of de-
Tending the unstatesmanlike policy
which has already cost US much ankle
ty and grief. Go Straightforward like
men-say forward, and then 60 for
ward in the lead. There is no better
time for quotation:
He that dallies is bastard
He who doubts is damned"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
ssTHE RAILROAD IS COMIN3,''
[Morehouse Clarion.1


Let everybody say this, and it will
come. Unfortunately for this country
there have been too many railroad
schemes projected and equally as many
failures during the past ten years, and
now, when this enterprise is mention
ed, some are disposed to cry ssfailure'
simply because all enterprises of this
kind have been failures in the past.
This is entirely wrong. The Bastrop
and Monroe road can be built. No
one is able to prove that it cannot. 1t
can be done, too, by the citizens of the
parishes of Morehouse and Ouachita.
The gentlemen who have taken hold
of this enterprise are energetic,
thorough-going and live men. They
do not ask our people to tax them
selves to build this road, but will rely
altogether upon private subscriptions.
All they desire is the earnest co-opera-
ton of the citizens of Ouachita and
MOrehOuse. So we can see no Just
grounds for the opposition Of any one.
The citizens of Ouachita will subscribe
$4,000 to commence on, and are en-
thusiastic in support of the project.
Let Morehouse awake, rouse up and
do her duty in the premises.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
TO Obtain Comfort

Speedily and ut little cost, end your Dyspeptic
sultrings at opce by using Parker's Ginger
Tonic. Thousands who have for years sought
relief in vain from Headache, Nervousness.
Low Spirits, Sleeplessness, Liver Disorders,
Costiveness Acid Stomach, Heartburn, Palpita-
ton the Heart, Cramps. Distress in the Stomach,
Coated Tongue, ETC., have found most COM
forting and complete cnre in the use Of this
sterling invigorant. Keep it always at hand ::
and while it will save you much misery and
dangers of Collie Cholera Morbus. Diarrhoea
aud Dysentery, and save your little ones from
Cholera Infantum. Buy 81 90 bottle from
G. W. Melee or n sample bottle at l5 cts. and
test its merits.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

Reports of the Chinese famine are
sad indeed. The distressed districts
have had only partial relief, and starva-
ton is to be witnessed on every hand.
The CHASTITY picture of a man opening
a shop for the sale of human flesh
comes well authenticated. The hide
GUS traffic in human joints, roasts and
steaks was continued till the local
official had the merchant arrested and
behcaded. 1t is not impossible that
the body of the wretch was in turn
eaten by the furnishing wretches whose
appetitcs had been sharpened by feed
ing on the flesh of their kindred.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
STATE EXPENSES.

We sec no good reason why our
State government should cost so much
more than it did before the war. 1t is
true that we have to raise more money
by taxation to pay interest on the adj
ditional debt and for the maintenance
of the leVces. SO far rs salaries are
concerned, an officer should be paid Il
fair price for his services; but there
exists no good reason why Il State
officer should be paid three or four
times as much as he could earn in any
other capacity. He gives his labor and
his talents with cheek to help him)
and would probably work harder to
earn 4 living in his ordinary bus
mess.
The knife must, however, be applied
the taxpayers want reforms in reality,
which will tell in 4 visible reduction
of their taxes. The scarcity of money
and the difficulty with which We make
both ends meet at the end Of the year,
fully justify our expectations in this
line, and this view should be fully i'm
pressd on the minds of aspirants for
public favor ut the coming election.
assumption (Lu.) Pioneer.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

A hard blow is hit the legislature in
this wise by our able contemporary, the
Natchitoches Vindicator:
The other day Senator George made
speech aud proved that he stdidn't
do it," and on Monday Senator Sandi-
ford will prove the same thing as re-
CARDS himself. We see in this an or
gained movement to repudiate the
late General Assembly by the very
members thereof.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS.

We publish communication from a
thoughtful correspondent on the sub
ject OF the amendments. Without en-
dorsing his views as to their merits, we
add the following extract from the adj
dress of the Constitutional Convention
Club of Ouachita to the voters of that
parish, which takes a somewhat SINH
lar view of the effect of their adoption:
"The constitutional amendments SUBJ
mitted do not guarantee the desired re-
forms. They are simply false issues to
divert the gaze of the people from the
question of Il Constitutional Conven-
ton. They are snares to entrap and
bind you. If adopted, the same odious
constitution will be there dressed in
patches to hide its deformity. These
amendments were voted for by every
Radical in the legislature. The adop-
ton of these amendments has not been
urged with any vigor, nor has any one
shown what benefits will follow their
ADOPTION"
The last paragraph strikes us as an
obvious truth. So far as we are aware,
none OF the legislators who assisted in
forcing the adoption of these measures
by the legislature arc taking any
pains to explain them and secure their
approval by the people. The fact that
since the adjournment of the General
Assembly these amendments have
snot been urged with any vigor,"
strongly bears out the assertion of our
Monroe friends that they are sssimpiy
false issues to divert the gaze of the
people from Constitutional Conven-
tion.'-Cpel0xstts Courier.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

The Sparta Times, noticing the
impatience of the people out west con-
corning the building of the railroad
from Shreveport to Monroe, under one
or the other Of the two charters for Il
road from Shreveport, says:
Some of the good people throughout
North Louisiana, are interested in the
proposed railroad. They looked for
ward with some interest to the new
charter granted by the late Legislature.
They are impatient, and are sore and
sour on monopolies, in whatever shape,
form, or semblance. They are not
prepared to hear with favor such pro-
positions as that ssthe machine shop, !"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

A rural poet thus soliloquizes: "Oh,
who would die in summer, when the
trees are clothed in green, when the
June-bug MARBLES sweetly, and the
Granger poles the bean; when the
melon and the collie hand in hand
together go, filling youths and love-
ly maidcns with their sweetness and
their woe; when the ice cream and
pic-nics reign supremacy through the
day, and the ID and the doctor at
midnight arc to pay; when the house,
fly spoils our sleep, we would think
no more of dying than we would of
stealing Sheep
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

General Sherman proposes some
very radical changes in the equipment
Of the regular troops. He is in favor
of doing away with the bayonct, the
Sergeant's sword, the cartridge-box,
belt plates and knapsack, and substi-
tuting i'll their stead n good revolver,
a leather pouch for cartridges, a knife,
a rubber blanket and provision sack.
He say that the blanket will contain
all the clothing necessary for Il long
march, and should be worn across the
BODY from shoulder to waist.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

The B'nai Birth closed their annual
session on Friday, after several days
steady and arduous labor. or course,
the larger portion Of this was ofinterest
only to the members of the Order. Its
generous and benevolent aims, how
ever, give it weight with the entire
community beyond the mere tcchnic
alitics of its organization. In the noble
work of charity it is unfaltering, assid-
uouS and liberal. The proceedings
closed with tho election of officers.
Mr.. Samuel Ulman, of Natchez, was
elected President, by Il unanimous
vote; Mr.. Ferdinand Marks, of New
Orleans, First Vice President, in the
same complimentary manner Mr.. f.
Raphael, of Texas, Second Vice Pres
ident Isidore Strauss, of jackson,
Miss, Treasurer NJ. Ullnan, of Mem
phis, Secretary; y. Meyer, of Helena,
Ark, Sergeant at Arms. The Conven-
ton then elected the usual committees;
selected Memphis as the next place
of meeting, and adjourned sine de-
N. O. Delta.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

Three earthquake shocks occurred
on the Yellowstone river, California,
accompanied with a sitting smell of
sulphur, and tho earth gaped open
for distance of 1900 feet, revealing a
vein of coal five feet wide. This is
the first instance know of an earth
quake doing any good, unless it was
in the case of a San Francisco lady,
who said she tsliked to have an earth
quake once in a while as it purified
the atmosphere"
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
IF Mississippi and the granddaughter

of Mississippi and the granddaughter
of the late Judge Cotesworth Pinckney
Smith, the last Chief Justice of Missis-
sippi before the war, and who, though
far advanced in years, and holding
that high Office, entered the army and
died in the service of the Confederacy.
We commend the work of our fair
young friend to the public, feeling GER
tain that its perusal will richly repay
the lovers of romance.-N. o. Demo-
cTOf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
RAILRoADMEETING.

A number of citizens of MOrehOuse
and Ouachita parishes met on the 7th
of May at Keller's Hall, in the city of
Monroe, La, for the purpose of taking
action to organize the Monroe, Bas-
trop g. Arkansas Railroad Company.
Col. r. b. Todd was called to the
chair and Col. r.. Richardson selected
to act as secretary. a full and free in
terchange of views on the part of those
bility, route, ways and means, ETC., of
the proposed road. All agreed that
the enterprise and liberality Of the citi-
zens of Ouachita and Morehouse and
Southern Arkansas could ensure sue
cess to the road; that the resources of
this section justified the undertaking,
and that their development demanded
it. Discussion at length was had on
the proposed charter, and the same
after various amendments was adopt
ed. The act of incorporation was
passed before T. Purcell, Notary Public,
and was signed by. the following gentle
men as incorporates Messrs. r.
Richardson, l.. ID. McIIain, ID. A.
Breard, ST., III. Meyer, F. Endom,
J. w. Scarborough, II. Kindermann,
A. A. Gunby, and Geo. c. Phillips, of
Ouachita, and Messrs. r. B. Todd,
w. T. Hall, G. G. Davenport, T. O..
Leavel, j. G. Sandidge, J. ID. Howell,
Moses Wolff, G. B. Wheeler, and r.
d. Marble, of MQrehouse.
The proposed road will run from
Monroe to the Arkansas Line via
Bastrop. Shares of stock were fixed at
$50 each and capital stock not less than
$4,000 and not to exceed $500, 900 !;
Monroe to be the domicile and South
ern terminus of the road the Northern
terminus to be hereafter fixed by the
Board OF Directors.
The following gentlemen were APP
pointed to solicit subscription of stock :
Messrs. Leave1, Davenport, Hall,
Wheeler and Sandidge, of Mcrehouse,
and Messrs. r.. Richardson, Phillips,
McI1ain, Breard and Gunby, of Qua
chita. l.. D. McLain was selected as
treasurer and w. T. Hall as assistant
treasurer. r.. Richardson was author
lied to procure subscription books and
furnish the same to the committees.
Many citizens of the city of Monroe
and Ouachita parish were present and
manifested lively interest in the sue
cess of the undertaking. His Honor,
the Mayor of Monroe, expressed the
opinion that the city would extend
liberal aid to the ENTERPRISE.
On motion, the OUACHITA TELE-
GRAPH and Morehouse Clarion were
requested to publish the proceedings
of the meeting.
With a feeling of confidence in the
success of this road, an adjournment
was then had to the first Monday in
July next, at which time the COM
mittees on stock subscription will re-
port and a Board Of Directors will be
elected.
r. b. TODD, Chairman.
II. RICHARDSON, Sec'y.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

On the first of June Lippincott &
Co., the great Philadelphia publishing
house, will issue q new and charming
novel entitled "Wings," written by
Miss Julie X. Wetherill, of WoodvilIe,
Miss. The authoress of this work is
young lady of remarkable talent. She
is only nineteen years of age yet sew
eral years ago we read several Of her
poems, which would have reflected
credit upon authors of established re-
putation. Miss Wetherill is a native
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

ect., must be at Shreveport before any
capitalists can have a chance at build
ing the road. And when asked if this
is contrairiness and smacks little of
the monopoly they are ready to an
sWer, tssomeWhatly."
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
Terms, $500 per Day.
TIL + MONROE USE.
Jackson Street, Monroe, La,
D. B.TRoUsDALE, PRoPR.
GEE HERE
JAMES II. STRIPLIN
NEW IARkT.r HOUSE.

The undersigned has opened has opened
this new market house, and will be pleased
to supply the best of meats at all hours OF
the day. His old patrons are respectfully
invited to come and see him.
Es- Whole hogs, neatly butchered, sold
at Sc per pound. j. l.. NELSON.
Dec. 10 lS7S.-l4:tf.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
WOOD!

will deliver cord wood cut to any
length desired, ut any point within the
corporate limits, at 81 per cord. Satisfaction
guaranteed. w. q. BURLINGTON.
Monroe, March !, 1873.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
A NICE LITTLE BILL.
[Messilla (Texas) Independent. ]

[NIessilla (Texas) independent
On tho 9th instant, Henry Lambert
had two fine colts stolen, and by liberal
use of printers ink the same were re-
turned to him on Monday last, having
been captured some two hundred miles
from here. The following note, which
accompanied the return of the horses,
is suggestive'o of the fate of the thieves:
PANHANDLE, Texas, March 10, rs.
Mr.. Henry Lambert, Cimarron N. NJ.
You are indebted to me the sum of
seventy dollars, and for fear that you
may ask further questions l will ex-
plain as 60 along:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

Please enclose the amount and send
by bearer, and if you think this court
is eXtravagant in it's charges, just send
your next business to some other judge.
The money was sent.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17
UIcKsBURG, SHREVEPORT

V1CKSBUK(s,S SHREVEPORT
AND
TEXAS RAIL ROAD.
=l44s. 20 HIzsa4S IL
OFFICE OF RECEIVER & SUPERINTENDENT.
Monroe, April 4. 1877. !
On and after Saturday, 7th instant, trains
on this Road will run as follows:
Leave Monroe daily at ..............8.OO A. NJ.
Arrive at Monroe. .............. p. M.
Close connection made at Vicksburg with
points North and East, and for New Orleans
at Delta with Steamboats, for all landings
on the Mississippi River.
j. w. GREEN,
Receiver and Superintendent.
May 81. lS76.-
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

NEW ORLEANS
AND OUAcHITA RIVER
T Il AN SPORTATION COMPANY.
Oasttchit0 city, Trenton and Monroe Weekly
OatacAitn city u. s. Mat Packet.
Leaves New Orleans Every Saturday.
For Ouachita City, Monroe, Trenton and
all Town landings on Black and Ouachita
rivers. The boat will reserve the right to
refuse any landing except mail landings.
Ls1&Fm9k JOHN WILSON,
JOE HOLMES, !. v. JORDAN,
Captain; Clerk.
The John Wilson is an entirely new boat,
has splendid passenger accommodations,
and will run i'll the Ouachita river during
the entire season. Close connections made
with boats in all tributary streams.
November 2, 1877.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-05-17

The reward ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 90
Catching thief............ -............... l 90
AcIlnS SnerlH %
Acting lawyer. .....................".... so
Acting judge Observation-Disclosures. so
Conviction of thief ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. so
Rope Observation-Disclosures. l so
Making hanEman'S knOt........ ........ %
For heavy weight on light end of rope 75
Paid man for fifteen days work de-
livering stock ...... :. .................. Is 90