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THE MERCHANTS PARTY.
A New Factor in the Politics oi
New Orleans.

Since the campaign of IT'S has opened
for it can now be said that It has
been fairly opened by this time--thcre
has been thousand and one rumors
ailoat concerning the formation of new
parties, the division of the old, and
the union of the dissatisfied element of
! each. At first it was mooted about
that the Native American association
was drawing to itself host of follow
ers, then it began to be whispered
that the colored voters were being
mobilized so as to hold the balance OF
power in case of n split in the Demo-
cratic ranks In tho approaching elec-
ton. One could hear almost anything
almost anywhere. In the Third Dis
trict it was reported there had been
found club called the "Mutuals," the
constitution of which provided that
the members were all to stick together,
and when the proper time came they
were to sell out to the highest bidder
and divide the funds. Except the re-
port relative to the American party all
of these campaign stories were found
to be based upon anything but n solid
basis. The Americans were found to
be secret organization pledged to
support Americans, or perhaps their
own members only for office, and to be
composed OF many Foreigners of all
nntionalties. Their numbers, accord
ing to their reports, runs up to about
1900, but that lacks verifcation on the
outside. .rsn
All these rumors have been for many
weeks discussed pro and con-, but 1t
was only within the last few days that
the Merchants party began to show its
head. Some days ago, in a very quiet
way, there was issued a circular from
unknown quarters, probably not far
from Carondelet street, calling upon
certain chosen individuals to meet on
the quiet in the Chamber of Commerce
on June 10 at 1880 p. m. for the pur-
pose of taking general view OF poll
tics. They assembled and appointed n
committee to consider the political sit
uation.
The following gentlemen were invi-
ted to attend: John Phelps, j, IL.
Kennard, d. B. Penn, August Bohn,
E. X. Converse, II. w. Conners, s. l..
Macon, Jules Aldigc, w. II. Lyman,
John Douglas, Il: II. Hunt, w. A..
Bell, a. Baldwin, l. N. Marks, Il. s.
Wilt, A III. May, Gus A. Breaux, Il.
J. Semmes, William Creevy, L. c..
Jury, j. X. Small, ID. G. McCan,
Adolph Meyer, Frank IL. Hatch, j.
Hassinger, J. M. Seixas,W. w. Howe,
Jules Lavergne, A. j. Forstall, M.
Marigny, Cyrus Busscy, II. l.. Airey
and J. M. Sandidge.
The reporter interviewed several of
the above, and they declined ut present
to say anything about the meeting, but
assured tho reporter that tho whole
matter would be made public in n
short time.-N. o. Democrat.
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wAGONS!

Twenty-Five Two and Four-Iors Iron
Axle Wagons, made by tho celebrated
Studbaker Manufacturing Co., just re-
ccived and for sale at tho lowest market
rates by FRED ENDOM.
October 8, 1S73.-3:tf
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CE! ICE!
ICE :!

IcE' 1cE' 1cE'
am prepared to furnish the citizens of
Monroe and surrounding country with Ice,
either wholesale or retail. Full weight
guaranteed, and extra pains taken in pack
ing orders from the country.
GEO. c. ENSSMINGER,
June 2, 1873. Monroe, La.
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AND OUA"IIITA RIVER
TRAN SPORTATION COMPANY.
Ot0c}tita city, Trenton, a7,d dIonroc Weekly
O.1achitG City U. s. Mail Packet.
For Ouachita City, Monroe, Trenton and
all Town landings on Black and Ouachita
rivers. Tho boat will reserve the right to
refuse any landing except mail landings.
LaIsfa3f JOHN WILSON,
JOE HOLMES, J. v. JORDAN,
Captain; Clerk.
Tho John Wilson is an entirely new boat.
has splendid passenger accommodations,
and will run in the Ouachita river during
the entire season. Close connections made
with boats in all tributary streams.
November 2, 1877.
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Monday mormins makmc so ~ cnsa anH" co"nectia esa
with the stage for Prescott. Returning
will leave Camden every Monday at II NJ.
T. NJ, there making close connection with
Railroad for Vicksburg, stages for Shreve-
port, La, and steamers for Now Orleans.
For freight, passage, or further informa-
ton, apply to J. w. BLANKS,
Pres't Ouachita River Packet Co.,
No. Common ST., New Orleans.
Or to ID. w. CHANDLER, Agent,
J. T. CHIDESTER, Gen'l sup't,
Washington ST., Camden, Ark.
February s, 1878. 6m
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Den MtiStFY.

DeMt1StFY.
nR. s. L. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
~ offers his professional services to the
citizens of Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having an experience of fourteen
years in the practice, he feels confident of
giving satisfaction in all branches of his
profession. Is willing to warrant all work.
once at residence on Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-mar16:1y
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Marshall BaZainc is living in Spain
in very embarrassed circumstances.
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Dr. A. II. SllOIars.

ICdAROSONe J. d. NJ 7.
Richardson T. McEmery,
A TTORNEYS AT LAW, Monroe, La,
~ will practice in all the parishes OF
North Louisiana, the Supreme Court of the
ate, the Federal Courts, and in tho Land
,ffice Department of the General Govern
ment. January II, 1878.
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H. W. RICHARDSON. c. ]. BOATNER.
Richardson & lsOatncr,
4 TTORNEYS AND DCOUNSELLORS AT
the Parishes of North Louisiana, in tho
Supreme Court at Monroe, the Federal
Courts, and in the Land Office Department
OF the General Government.
Office fronting northeast corner of public
square. January 5, 1878.
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TRANSPORTATION.
CAMDEN AND NEW ORLEANS
WEEKLY u. s. NAIL LINE.

The elegant passenger and mail steamer,
JOHN WILSON,
Leaves New Orleans every Wednesday
and connects every Saturday at Monroe
with the very light draft steamer
ACME,
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TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES.
advertisements will be inserted at ono
dollar and fifty cents per square Zone inch
of space or less) for the first, and seventy
five cents for each subsequent insertion, for
any time under ono month. For longer
periods as follows:
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TALBOT STILLMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.

NUN INOFI, In.
Will practice in tho Parish and District
Courts of North Louisiana. Will attend
these courts in person.
viii give special attention to Land Office
matters connected with the and Offico at
Monroe. 49,
Will give to all business Immediate at
tsntion and abu ndant care
Will answer all com munications with the
east possible delay.
August 10, 1877. ly
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
RICHMOND.

Notes from the Chronicle, June 2ist:-
demand. . = . Laura Washington, who
died on Wednesday evening. Wac the first
| and only col0red person who has died from
| wound, received in the cyclone disaster. :
| The work OF rebuilding has commenced In
| good earnest. The funds donated will give
| very material assistance to many who With
| out such aid, could pot possibly rebuild. =
W. give bslow a statement which does not
| include clothing and provisions but cash
donatlons; exhibit, furnished by B. +. Meme
fee. treasurer of relief committee Kansas
| City, 81 2s IS; St. Louis, S2,l4l 80; st.
Joseph, S1,3Ts So; Lexington, 1881 SO
Liberty, 1922 H; Csrrollton $5lS IS; INDIE
pendence, S42l %; Piattsburg. $3.50 40;
ChIllieothe, $326 90; GELATIN. s2o4 so;
Brunswick, s!O3 90; Brownsville, sl2' 10,
Maryviile, $l4l 40; ConcO.dia; $f4 90; Grape
Grove. $3.50 %; Knoxville, Si47 81. Norton
Sl45 90; Taitsville, s15 80; Lawson. s3iO SO;
| Kingston, $l35 81. = The following
| names constitute the mortality roll, the
| effects Of the late c%yclon.i Mrs. Mary JOY
\ Mrs. Martha A. Casey, Mrs. Alvin Child,
Miss Mary Ross, Miss Matte Holman, Miss
Josie Cough. Judge W. A. Donaldson,
Squire Bellies, Capt. VIM. NJ. Jacobs, James
Duncan, John Campbell, Jamss Sading,
The above were killed outright, or died In a
few minutes after the cyclone passed by
The following were mortaily wounded ant
have since died: Miss Sarah Burgess
Miss Florence Word, Mira. Salins Bohannon
Mrs < f. Kpener. William Burgess, r. NJ
Bali, --Ottmsn, Fox, Laura Wash
ington. Tho-, J. BohsnnOn remains criti
csiIy Ill. Being an old and fsebIe man, bill
recovery is very doubtful. The death rol
now numbers twenty-one.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
RICHMOND.

Notes from the Conservator. June H.-Iotai
cash so far received by b. }. Mrnefee, treasu-
urer. Sl2 .I4 30. . . The wind, Wednesday
evening, blew down q few trees. scared lots OF
people, AMI took of John GibsOn's porch. .
Mrs. Augustus harley. of Lexington. with the
comm-ndsble spirit of u true matron. made up
u fine box of clothing. which WAS sent here. and
distributed by n Of ladies. The
post Office building has been rebuilt. and Is .
much heater building than the one destroyed. IL
il now receiving q coat OF paint from that we'll
known wielder OF the brush. Theo. 1runpore-
. . The loss to the members of Richmond
lodge, No. 81, A. +. i A NJ. will be at least ~.
coo, AS they owned the hall. and had lately had
it re-atted and re-furuished. to say nothing OF
their loss In records, &C. In our article.
last week, We gave the name of Mr.. Fox, one oi
the victims OF the cyclone. rs Berry FOX. "h"n
1t should have been Jonathan r Fox. his
widow and live children have the sympathy oi
all. and should be cared Tor by the charitable.
. . A small serial tornado welcomed Prof.
Tice, Wednesday evening. and the storm king
had Il fine opportunity OF seeing how We raised
the wind hereuhouts. the result OF which WAS
that his lecture WAS postpun d until Thursday
evening. . The box OF due goods brongh'
over by Mesdanes Lehman and Bair. of Lex
ington. was made up by the young ladies oil the
Baptist Female College. or that place. and dis
tributed among the needy here. Such testimo-
malls from the young ladies prove conclusively
that the divine preIepts that fell from the lips oil
that child of sorrow. who mingled his tears VIII
the waters of Gslilee. has sunk deep into the re-
cesses of their young and virgin hearts.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
COUNTY JUDGE AT R G

EDITOR While the people
are seek!u. suitable men TO ill the various
county offices at the ensuing election. those who
faithfully served thsn in the past should not be
forgotten. Who can call 10 mind the mountain
Of debt which crushed the lite out OF or indus
tri, but a few years ago. without associatin2 in
his reflections the names of our county officials,
whose wise policy and good management con-
trlbuted So much 10 relieve us Of that frightful
Iucubus ? Chief among those whom our people
hold in grateful remembrance, is Judge John
a. Prather-truly The guardian of the treasury.
10 euuiterate the instances wherein the people
have reap,d the benefit Of his sound Judgment,
and economical administration were TO write Il
volume. He executed hts trust faithfully, is
tally couycrsaut and in sympathy with the sue
ces.tul plan On which our county finances are
managed, and We should show our appreciation
of bis honesty and ability. und endorsement Of
his administrator by rendering him the position
of county judge ut large.
II Is ImpOllllc that We su 1ler Judge rTather Il
retire at this time, for the people cannot well
dispense with his services. and if he will consent
10 let his name he used for the Office above men,
toned. there Will be no question a. to his cleo
ton. NOA POrTLI.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22

fErLl
Msssrs. J. II. Chris.v, W. o. Thorn. G. p
Herndon, c. j. Miller. j. A. Emmison, ]. W.
Hannah. l.. A. Mott. David H.. Iraven=, and
others Gentlemen Your tiatterIng psrd asking
me to submit my name TO the democratic pri-
msries as y candidate for the nomination for
Representative from the western district. has
this day been shown me. Having heretofore
announced myself "A candidate, | appreciate the
confidence you express by your endorsement. 1
would state that Iregart the election OF Il United
states Senator rs the question of I'M
portance that Will come before the next legisla.
tnre, and, if nominated on july 9th. and elected
in November. ! will support no man for that
position who is no. an favor of: lst. The i,nIne-
dlate and unconditional repeal OF the national
banking law; the substitution OF ''greenbacks'
III lieu OF national bank notes and the payment
OF thc United states bonds. deposited with tue
Treasurer, TO secure the notes OF national banks
in Kreenbacks. 2nd. The free coinage of sill
Yer, and the issue OF such An additional amount
OF Vreelhacks rs the healthy demands Of the trade
and business OF the county require, which shall
be receivable Tor all dues to the government.
3rd. The taxation Of United States bonds, and
the gradual pa ment Of the same. out Of the sur
plus revenue IN the currency in which they We're
contracted. according to TIE letter and spiri, OF
the original contract.
In state matters. | an opposed 10 the working
Of convicts outside of the prnitentiary, and shall
sdvocste the establishment of a branch penlten-
tiary at st. Louis. 10 be built at a ,rifing cost by
convict labor. where the large number of pris.
oners coming from that locality can be- employed
thus saving SIS. 900 annually in transportation
alone, and where the eniteniiary can b. made.
not only self-snpportinS. but a source of revenue
to the state. II chosen. l shall at ALI times zeal
ously watch and protect the Interests of the state.
attend to the peoples business. and when that is
done urge An immediate adjournment.
Respectfully, JOS. II. SHEWALTER.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
THE LEGISLATURE.

LEXINGTON. No. June II, 1875.
A. LEsUKuR-DEAR SIa:-I see in your pa
per several calls for you to become Il candidate
for representative of the western district OF La
fhyctte county. Mo. Every working man in the
county should say amen and do all in his
power 10 elect \. A.. Lcsueur for our next rep
rescntativs. l do not think we could send On
ADLER or better qualified man. There ia not n
man IN the state that has taken the working
mans part 10 heart SO much RS he has.
Every man that has read HIS paper knows how
he has batt!ed for the honest laborer against
convict labor. 1 firmly believe that DIR. Lesu-ur
IS the beat man in the field to represent the
worklnRman, the merchant and the mechanic,
for he understands their interests and has worked
for them faithfully. He is u democrat. and is
opposed to compulsory laws Democrats come
ont a. they have done IN Oregon: for equ.l rep
rcsentatIon, equal taxation. sailors rights and
free traie-such democracy rs George Washing
ton fought for-and vote for i man no Is tor
democracy and who 10 q lover Of his country,
and in favor of Justice TO al mankind
A VOTER,
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
PETTIs COUNTY DEMOCRACY.
The County Convention-The Tick.
ct and Platform.

SEpALIA. Mo, June The democratic coun-
ty convention met here to-day and nominated
candidates for the various county offices. also
appointed delegates TO the congressional and
state conventions. The following is the sub
stance OF the platform adopted;
Il is opposed to legislation in the interest of
any class or section to the detrIment Of the peo-
pie al large, an. demands legislation tending TO
relieve the laborIng classes; opposes the national
bank system. demands III. Issue OF lesal-tender
notes instead OF national bank notes; claims that
all classes should be supplied with the same kind
of currency and calls Tor the uncond!t!Una re-
peal of the resumption act and the passage of q
law making greenbacks legal-tender for pay
ment ofall debts except the contract be iii Nercnt,
and that they shall be receivable for all Eo,ern-
ment duties. II calls Tor the coinage oil silver
without limit. and that 1t Ice made equal with
gold for all purposes and Al all times; opposes
contraction of the currency beyond what Will
SUFFICE for the business interests OF the country.
ai.d iavors the issue and maintaining Of q volume
OF currency equal to such Interests. Taxation OF
government bonds Is also aud It
is declared wrong TO sustain any interest ut the
expense OF the peoplei opposes the protective
tariff, and demands that there shall be y tArin
!or revenue only 1t for election to
places OF public trust only honest and competent
men, and denounces all methods by which the
will and choice OF the people Is defeated In their
elections, coacluuing by opposing the bringing
of convict lAbsr INFO competition with free
labor In the states.
CANDIDATES SoMISATEO.
For representative. Vanthronp Chiffon,
sheriff. l.. :. Aurry; county attorney. Geo. +.
b. Juckson: collector. ]. A. {. Brown; treas
urer, Richard L. Gentry; circuit clerk. Jas. {.
Wood; county clerk. Henry Y. Field; recorder.
Saml. W. Ritciey Assessor, W. +. Middleton
coroner, DR.. j. B. Jones; tor judges, W. Z.
Gibson, PRESIDENT I. q. Taylor. J l. Tanre-
hill.
DELEGATES.
Delegates to the stAte convention: All. ConE-
wright, j. /. Tsnnehill, W. J.. Felix. T.. W.
Bull-n. j. a. {. Brown ami II. Il. Scott
Congregational delegates chosen: Ihoma. +
Houston, George Anderson. John " ferdue.
DIR. j.. Thatcher. J. o. Wood, Wy Penn
berton, ". 4 Thomas. W. II. Powell. John
fIogue Instructed TO Use every honorable meIns
to secure the nomination Of John + Philips.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
Prof.. M. LONG FOR STATE SUPER
INTENDENT OF SCHOOLS.

With the views held by the Intelligence On the
public school question. | am in hearty sympa'
thy. | believe that the great interest oil the mass
of the people crnire. in the district schools, ana
l favor the concentration OF Efforts AMI means
to make them AS efficient us possible. think
that but few of our communities are IN a condi-
ton TO establish high schools without serious
injury 10 the common district schools. l believe
with yOu that the normal schools. as now con-
Quoted. are but High schools. Ignoring normal
Instruction. aping colleges. neeolessly ekpen-
sive. and altogether in, hicient.
Prof. J NJ. Long was in our county this week.
canvxssing for the democratic nomination isr
superintendent OF public schools. in n full anu
free conversation with him, | found that his
views and ours, as above oppressed exactly cor
respond. and that he Is mak'n g his light square
~ upon this issue. l found him an intelligent.
practical man. n teacher OF long experience. II
graduate of Kentucky University, and withul II
pleasant gentleman. | hope that the lntelligen-
Ger will endorse hun. that our county wall sup
port him, and that he will be our next superiu-
tendent. DISTRICT SCHOOLS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
A CARD.

To the Voters of Lafayette Co~unty-Fellow-
Cltizens:-Mr Mountjoy has seen fit to issue 3
circular in reply 10 the article signed Voter. pub-
iished IN the lGtelligr,c.r of June Is, in which
he says that | authorized the publication OF said
commun iaatiOr, as an '.electIonecrIng dodge,
without regard 10 the facts or the law In sub
sanitation of Voters position. ] hereby DECLARE
that three of the most eminent lawyers of the
Lexington uar haye stated TO me that Mr.. Mount
Joy Is not eligible under the constitution. and
cannot Iightiully hold the office of sheriff another
term, and further, these same attorneys Inen-
toned the names OF AS many us two other able
lawyers, If not more. of the same bar. as con-
curing with them in this opinIon; but these
| attorneys. not wishing TO be mixed up in this
controversy, or appear 10 be arrayed against or
for mutual friends, decline To give me their
| written opinions, or allow me publicly, some of
| them. TO USE their names. / would call special
| attention 10 tina f~ollowIns decision of our su.
prenle court. on the point taken by Voter, ofthe
possibility Of the second highest candidate being
declared elected.
State of Missouri VS.. James II Vail, rrspon-
dent, July term, ls1i-53i Missouri. pages IFS.
rs and liz. In Gulick vs.. New IA Ind. 1927 II
was Lrid that where the voters were legally
I bound 10 know that II candidate was ineligible,
the votes cast for such candidate count for
nought; and the case is one OF a judge being vo-
ted Tor 10 MI an Office, which. by the constitu-
ton, n judicial on GER was not allowed to hold
in England the general principle is stated
thus by Tancred;
THE general rule upon this subject ID, that
where II person proposed MS a candidate is UNI
qualified, votes given to him after the discovery
and notice ofhis " ant OF qualification, are thrown
away. and that the candidate who. next to the
person disqualified, has the greatest number Of
goon 'o'es' Is 10 De cohslneFfu ~ ouiy siee'so'
'e."' ~ NV, "
court IN the case OF '"''ck VS.. Ne"' mat sucn
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
KANSAS.
MEDICINE BopSE. BARAoUI {,
KANSAS. June 18th 1878

MEDICINE LopoE. BARAoU1 Co,
KANSAS. June 18th 1878. !
EpIroR IxrELLIGxSCER: 4 = few lines from
this far OF country Will probably interest your
many readers. l thought I would send you some
items In regard to how people are progressing
in this new country. This has been one OF the
best farming seasons l remember having seen.
and consequently wheat, corn oats and gar
dens look splendidly. Grass is plenty. This Is y
great cattle county and they look tine. This Is
. newly settled county and y very rough one.
dll-d with hills and hollows. II is especially
adapted TO stock raising, rs they winter without
feed. and shelter themselves IN the deep canons
from the cold winter winds. In those cannoEs
grass stays green all the winter. Sheep do very
we'll here; and II any Of the people Of good old
Lafayette want to go into the cattle raising
business tell them here is the place. There ID
plenty OF room, aud they can Ind plenty of
places where there 10 wood and water in abun-
dance and nice situations for small farms. The
soil Is = red sandy loan. but produces very well.
A radish raised by one Of my neiGhbors. this
spring measured eight inches IN circum ference.
Can anysot your Lafayette county men beat IT.
Ny friend and companion, Lee Bradley. still
survives and wants 10 marty as bad a. ever.
send out u good looking school marin.
yours Sc mo " MCKINNEY
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1878-06-22
THE CONGRESS.
GREECE ADMITTED.

BERLIN. June 20.-The congress has
decided to admit Greece. with a con-
sultation voice in the questions affect
ing the Greek interest.
THE BULGARIAN QUESTION.
BERLIN, June Decentralization of
the Bulgarian question IN the congress
was again postponed yesterday, be-
cause the plenipoteniary to open the
discussion was not ready with his pro-
posals. The powers continue to act
in groups. but not necessarily in a
hostile sense. Austria and England
from one point of view. and Turkey
from another. oppose Russia's claims.
Germany, France and Italy adopt a
mediatnry attitude. There can be lit
| tie doubt of a thorough understanding
between England and Austria, or Of a
likelihood of its continuation during the
| entire deliberations.