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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
\ MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

WILMINGTON, March 27.-sprits of turpentine
steady at 10.
DosroN March 27.--Flour steady and unchanged.
Corn dull and unchanged. Oats dull and un-
changed.
OswEGo, March 27.--Wheat: No. ! Milwaukee
Club, 81 %; hard Duluth do, s. 30. Corn: No 2
7 jledo, SIC.
LIVERPOOL. March 27.-Flour unchanged at 25s.
Wheat dull and heavy: Spring at los 2d@l0s 10d,
California Club at 12s942s 3d. do average at lis Sd
0ll1s lid Corn dull at 26s cd.
NEW ORLEANS, March 27-Corn meal duh and
lower at 81 30t@2 35 Whisky frlner: Western
rectitied 81 62a1 06. Others quiet and un-
changed. Gold l0lla@1Ol54 New York exchange
par. Sterling, 81 901a.
INpIANApox1k March 27.--Flour steady: fancy,
S6@6 SO; family, S. 255 75. Wheat steady at 81 Il
al a. Corn higher at Ale. Oats at 276l2Sc. RXe,
55c Provisions steady: bulk shoulders, 355s935xt;
clear rib sides, &c. Lard, 7@71sc. Hams, 614@
INC.
LONDON March 27-Flour unchanged at 2ss.
Wheat: Arrived csrgoes dliu and deciined about
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Deafh Record.

The following deaths have been placed
record since our last report:
Jas. A. Lavery, 80 yrs, city.
Eliza Kralage, 20 yrs, city.
Infant Gibson, stillborn, city.
Sophia Burg, "a yrs, city.
frankie Hardinger, mos, city.
John Punkner, 50 yrs, Germany.
Joseph Doerr, 5 wks, city.
Alonzo Holcomb. 58 yrs, city
Joshua A. Feheleisen, 46 yrs, Penn.
Ida A. Fricker, II yrs, city.
c. e. Arnold, 81 yrs, Ireland.
Mrs. Curley 76 yrs, Ireland.
JAS Hinnes, days, city.
Hester A. Gray, % yrs, city.
Jacob Madison, 80 yrs, Virginia.
Hoisch Block, J6 yrs, Germany.
W. L. Degumond, so yrs, Penn.
Theo. Ballman, 5 mos, city.
Lizzie Kelly, 3o yrs, Ireland,
Thos. c. Warrington, 40 yrs, England.
Annie Smith, 70 yrs, Penn.
Infant Neare, stillborn, city.
Infant Wenmemenn, stillborn, city.
Daniel Cleary, mos, city.
Gertrude Rhode, 65 yrs, Germany.
George Gold 63 yrs, Germany.
Joseph Dotschengall, 5 yrs, city.
Infant Lefkin, sullborn, city.
Nicholas Dupplen, II yrs, Germany.
Roger A. Oskamp, mos, city.
Margaret Russell, SO yrs, Ireland.
Mary Boen, % yrs, South Carolina.
Edward Gunther, yr, city.
Eliza Buckner, yr, city.
Catherine Rergat, yrs, city.
Dielda Cronemus, 2l days, city.
Henry Wcsterman, so yrs, Germany.
Edward Jamison, mos, city.
Edward Duffy, % yrs, city.
Cara Thomas, II wks, city.
s. Thomson, IA mos, city.
Patrick Gueny, 3 days, city.
Henry w. Sander, A yrs Germany.
Charles Newman, "a yrs, Germany.
VIM. Coleman, 25 yrs Louisiana.
Nellie Grant II yrs, Ky.
Halls Barrows, 10 yrs, Ohio.
Amelia Belford, IL yrs, city.
Louis Duenhoetter, yr, city.
Angelina Imburz, 8 mos, city.
Henry Knallmann, % yrs, Germany.
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RIVER INTELLIGENCE.
[special dispatches to the star. !

OIL CITY, Pa, March 27-9:0O A. M.-AlleghenS
River foot inches and falling. Weather cloudy
Thermometer i50. Wind south.
BROWNSVILLE, Pa, March 27-1o A. M.-Monon
gahela River feet and falling. Weather cloudy,
Thermometer 59o Wind northeast -
PlrrsBURG, Pa. March 27-l1:30 A. M-Rivct
feet 4 inches and falling. Weather fair an'N
mild.
CHARLESTON, W. VA. March 1850 A. NJ.
Kanawha River feet nine inches and falling.
slowly. Weather cloudy, calm and pleasant
MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 27--1o:Ol A. M.-The A.
C. Donnally passed down this morning with ff
teen hundred tons freight. We are fun of stock
and people, Is. A. DoNNALLY, Clerk.
The river receded l foot inches in the twenty
four hours ending at noon to-day, Wlth 10 1eett
inches in the channel
Weather partially cloudy and warm.
The Public Landing presented Il lively appear
ance this morning, and business was unusually
good.
The following steamers were in port at noon:
Potomac, Wildwood City Of Portsmouth New
Mary Houston, Ben. Franklin, Minnie, w. Y
Thompson Gen. Lytle and LOUISA sheriey
Steamboat Movements.
The large and popular sidewheel steamer Pn
tomae, Capt Jas. Kirker, master, Capt Watt.
Shedd clerk, came down this morning, and vii
leave this evening from the foot of Broadway 70
Maysyille, Portsmouth, Big Sandy. IroAton, CALI
|
lake passengers through i'll double quick time.
The elegant and speedy Bostona leaves prompt
ly at D. m. for Huntington, where She connect,
with the c. L. O. K. K ior all points East Capt
Isaac Bryson master, and W. 2. Walker, IT,, clerk
are her worthy and oblging chief officers
The wildwood arrived this morning, and re
turned 10 Maysyille at noon.
The fine side-Wheel steamer Ben. Franklin
leaves this evening without fail for Evansville
Cairo and Memphis, Capt Ii. II. Drown, master
and Capt S. c. Mcintyre, clerk, are her clever aht
efficient chief officers.
The New Mary Houston commenced loading thii
morning for New Orleans, and will positively dc
part tomorrow. Captain Charles Miller com
mands and A. Elliott Miller prvsides i'll the othtc
The City OF Portsmouth will leave at ?. NJ. lol
Chilo.
The General Lytle will be the mailboat leavir
this evening for Louisville.
B0at-hands, Gossip.
The unfortunate Mary Elizabeth met win
another accident last night just above the South
ern Railroad Bridge while descending the river
en- route to Evansville On her recent up-trip she
tried to back down one of the bridge piers ano
dislodge feet OF barges, but only succeeded IN
breaking herself up pretty badly This time she
broke her machinery and laid over till late hour
last night for repairs.
For POmerOy.
THIS DAY, 9th, at P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
sss - POTOMAC, James Kirker, Master
ifslkkSFSs$R Freight received on Whnrfboat 1oot oI
sszszzsEsissassa Broadway W. Honshell, Supt .
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NEnrrinpe Licenses.

The following marriage licenses have bee
issued since our last report: ..
Richard ?. Finnell and Martha Ball.
J. A. Ward and Anna Bodin.
Louis Weaver and Charlotte Trautwen.
Benz Whiteman and Edith 2. Sedan.
+. B. McFarlan and Lille B. Dexter
John Duerr and Kate Kirner
A. w. Tiedler and Eliza Mathes.
Jac. Dig and Kate Kcmper.
VIM. Cary and Lizzie Potter.
JAG. Bortzel and Barbara Kobmann.
JOS Cormick and Phebe Christ
JOS E. Hayes and Ida c. Dair.
G. T. Phillips and Mary F. Smith.
H. Haab and Carrie Weis.
d. Specht and Amelia Burlage.
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LATEST LOYAL.

THE alarm from Box 1877 at 12:45 to-day
was caused by a few flames on the roof of
house No. 8S David street. No need of
the alarm.
THE United States Court has adjourned
until next Monday, when Judge Baxter
will be in the city and open session of the
Circuit Court.
The Fourteenth Ward Democrats are go
ing to take Mr.. Joseph Gardener, who was
nominated for Constable, off the ticket and
p utMr Winters in his place.
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the church being completely crowded and
the greatest enthusiasm prevailing. The
meeting was conducted by Mr.. Williams, in
the absence of the President Mr.. Blinn,
who did not come until late. The irst
speaker introduced was Mr.. ]. P. Dinner, of
Cincinnati, who delivered very strong ar
gument, melting his audience to
laughter and then to tears, as he chose,
making many friends by his cool and col
lected mannerin addressing the meeting.
He was followed by Prof McGinnis and
Mr.. ]. d. Wells in very interesting
speeches. During the meeting the roll was
being constantly called for signers to the
pledge, and twenty-seven persons responded
with their names and took as receipt for
doing so, the badge of blue. On the whole
it may be considered one of the best meet
ings held and was success in every partic-
Mar
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-03-27
SENATE.

COLUMBUS, March 26.-Bills were passed
as follows:
Mr.. Reeds House bill, reducing road
taxes and the fees of road supervisors.
Mr.. Greene's House bill, amending the
criminal code so as to require Prosecuting
Attorneys to secure the consent OF the
Court in open court before entering nolle
prosequi in any criminal case.
Mr.. DeInpsey's House bill providing that
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FARMERS COLLEGR
FARMERS COLLEGE,
College HiiL Hamiltoa Co..

M AINTAINS REGULAR CLASSICAL PHII.
IN OSOPIIICAL, Scientific Ladies' Classical all,
Teachers Courses. Admits both sexes to nh In.
advantages Of the College. Thorough courses il
Drawing and Vocal Music Expenses reduced
lowest point. No extras whatever. ScholarSai
holders have free tuition. Special attention give
to Teachers. Hcalthfulncss, safety, convene ~
and beauty of location uncqutlcd. For fu!! N
formation aidress
]. b. SMITH, President,
ja2S oLceG ldL Ohia
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The Nnidgets.

The wonderful Midgets made their ap7
pearance at Greenwood Hall on Monday.
They will hold levees every afternoon and
eveningof the week, from half-past 2 clock
till A. and from to 8 p. m. The hall yes
terday was crowded with Cincinnati's best
peOnla
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HNANCIAL.
CINCINNATI, March 27-1;30 p. NJ

CINCINNATI March 27-1:30 P. NJ.
Gold is buying, to-day at looh and selling at
O114 for coin, and gold checks at 1915.
Eastern exchange is firm and offerings light
with good demand Dealers buy at par and sell
at 1-10 premium.
Sterling has but moderate inquiry but it is
firm Rates unchanged We quote sight drafts
at 81 s91a and 6Oday bills at 81 S712 in gold per
sterling.
Government bonds firm We ouOte the follow
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For New Orleans.
THURSDAY, 2St'

thursday, 2Sh, at 5 p. NJ, POSITIVELY,
~ - NEW MARY HOUSTON, Charles Nl
laaAlhdSsT Ter, Master. Apply on board or tC
s.sEsahEsA Royse & MOsset, j. G. Dorlnan & Co.
Matt. Mcclure, George Charter, Agents.
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WASHINGTON, March 27.-The Legisla-
tive Executive and Judicial Appropriation
Bill was reported from the Committee on
Appropriations, and made the special order
for Tuesday next.
The Tariff Bill was reported from the
Committee on Ways and Means, and re-
ferred to the Committee of the Whole. The
concurrent resolution ordering the printing
of three hundred thousand copies of the
report of the Commissioner of Agriculture
was passed. A resolution making the
Tariff Bill the special order for Thursday,
April 4th, was adopted. .
The contested election case of Dean VS..
Field, from Massachusetts,, was called up
and after debate it was laid over for final
action tomorrow Adjourned.
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Forty-fifth Congress - Second Ses.
sion.

WASHINGTON, March 26.-The joint reso-
luton prescribing the time for the pay
ment of the tax on distilled spirits was
passed as it came from the House.
The bill to repeal the Bankrupt Law was
reported back from the Judiciary Commit
tee and placed on the calendar.
At the expiration of the morning hour
consideration was resumed of the Pacific
Railroad Sinking Fund Bill, and Mr.. Mer-
rimon spoke in favor thereof.
The Consular and Diplomatic Appropria-
ton Bill was called upand briefly discussed,
and laid aside until tomorrow.
Adjourned,
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For st, Louis,

FRIDAY, 29th, at 5 P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
~ - MARY MILLER, John N. Skunk Mas
k5 ter. Apply on board, or tow s. Getty
J. Cunningham Agents
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For Louisville.

THIS DAY 9th, at 5 P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
- - GENERAL LYTLE, b. Merrelees,
@itkkass.SS 10 Master. Freight received on Wharf
lz'sikzEzA boat, foot OF Vine street Thos. Sher'
ncl. Prnsidnnt
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For Memphis.

WEDNESDAY, 9th, att P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
IT. - BEN. FRANKLIN, H. II. Drown, Mus
sa ter. Apply on board, or to Royse 4
Esszs22 Mosset Agents, on n. o. WharfbOat
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For Huntington.

THIS DAY, 9th, at 4 P, NJ, POSITIVELY,
- = the c. & O. r. r. Packet, BOSTONA,
L@aHSaa&5H l. Bryson. Master. Freight received on
Wharfboat, foot OF Broadway
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T1UIIN-IHHTktI NIJW. We QIIUVt CUTIIIIUI1 % WJVW
35 medium at So 40@13 60, good to choice at S3 10
(G3 80 per GENITAL
CATTLE-Common selling at 81 75fG3 25, good
to choice st So 75@4 so per GENITAL gross and mar
ket quiet
SHEEP-Active demand and firm at previous
prices. We quote common to medium at $S@4,
good to choice at 81 25@5 25 per GENITAL.
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Cincinnati Live stock Market.

CINCINNATI, March u P. NJ.
The following are the receipts and shipments OF
live stock for the past "a hours:
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For POnerOy.

THIS DAY, 9th, at P. NJ, POSITIVELY,
sss - POTOMAC, James Kirker, Master
eilIsSs% Freight received on Whorfboat, loot o'
- ssizzEsza Broadway W. Honshel, Supt 9
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A butcher, whose name we did not learn
in delivering his meat yesterday morning
to his customers left his cash box un
guarded for minute, and on his return
found that his money had been taken. HI
had in his box So in greenbacks and abou
81 so in silver change.
The Murphy meeting held last night il
thr Presbyterian Church was.a rni,sin1 one
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

change by urging the fact that the
people do their marketing in Min
den is cool when it is considered
that quite a large number of PEG
pie in other parts of Claiborne trade
in Minden-many twelve miles
north of Homer purchasing from
1linden because of her well known
liberality in business. The small
mistake OF ten thousand dollars in
Claibornc's debt is not worth troub.
ling about when it is remembered
that the Democrat is forced TO say
something in favor of this change.
The simple fact that the people of
u part Of any parish desire 10 be
added to another is not of itself
sufficient reason to grant their re
quest. Perhaps the whole parish
of Claiborne might he anxious to
be attached to Webster, yet such
change would be absurd. We do
protest, as the authorities of the
parish have protested, that we must
DE deprived of no more Of our ter.
ritory. And we do insist that ii
should not be urged upon parish
Which does not desire our territory
for any peculiar benefit to be de.
rived, but rather from motives of
philanthropy. Such cant rs that is
unworthy Of the Democrat. Why
not be open and fair Why not
say that this addition of people and
territory will furnish Il valuable
addition TO the better element in
the parish which is now but slightly I
in the majority? If that be not the
reason say what is, and let's have
no such lame preteH as the one you
use to Justify your attempted acqui.
sition of territory.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20
EXPLANATORY.

Among our exchanges there arc none
that We value more highly than the Natch-
toches vindicator aud the Richfand Beacon.
| While the editorial uttcrsnces Of the first
are something on the fiery order they seem
! TO he the expression At all times Of the earn
eat convictions Of an intelligent writer of
honorable instincts. The Beacon is also
digniiicd yet bold ia its wcll-writtcn cdito-
rials. Having ~ favorable an opinion Of
our contemporaries, We can but regret the
construction placed upon q late article of
ours. Their criticisms arr expressed in a
most considerable manner, yet none the less
annoy ~, because the worst construction
possible sccms to have been placed upon
our words.
No one can bc more ready than are We to
bow IN humble submission to the voice Of
the people rightly expressed. We are not
10 foolish a- TO rcpudiatc in any way the
whole theory of our Republican Govern
ment. Tor PopHii, Tor Dri, is not an emp
~, unmcaning expression Bnt we apprc-
hena that the expressions, popular cln,nor'
and "unras"ning popuac"," if rightly tx
anincd and considered with special refer
rucc TO the meaning of III" terms and their
usage, will not hr considered ~ indicating
mouarchical tendencies upon our part.
We certainly couccdc To- our brethren OF
the press that which we demand for our
scl;-tlmt whether right nr wrong IN their
views, they are honest in their advocacy of
them. Not ~, however, ate all supporters
Of popular THEORIES and projects.
We have found many persons among the
pc"rl" urgent and vocifrrous in thrr ella,
NOR for changes without al intelligent idea
of what they want or why they want il.
And we have found these persons singrI-
larly destitute of influence with the more
intelligent MASSES. We wrote the article
Of which our brethren complain, having IN
view the popular clanor and unrcasunIng
dcrnngogurs who came under our own
direct personal observation. and without /
intending to impugn the motives or qucN-
ton the purposes of our own contcmpora-
rics. We must Insist that there il radical
and Important difference between the cN-
prcssions as used by us and the constrtIc.
ton placed upon them.
The country editor writes more especially !
for his own immediate vicinity and must 4
to let the world know what are {;
tn" views "i ms section upon matters of
public importance. villa; might be the
honest opinion of the ma>>cs in Natrhi-
'ochrS or Richlnmd parishes might be- only II
he clalnor of few men IN Claiborne par "
sh. However be- all that ~ it may. we :,
must decline 10 be- charged with vitupcra-
ion or abuse, and must again express our
lnccrc regrets that our article should have u
cen 80 construed. In the warmth of orr '.
dvocacy If our honest views We may Use ,
violent language, hut We do /,
link that a careful consideration Of our -,
orls will show that no otirn,r was in. ~
'udrd. :.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20
Mr.. le0nard's Amendment.

The Democrat of the nth has 4
long article on the vote upon the
amendment offered by Mr.. Leonard
in the house. that mo monopoly
shall he erected by the general AS.
scmbly, and all monopolics existing
in this state are abolished" from
which we make the following OK.
tracts:
This is the most important of all
the amendments offered, and as the
vote was originally cast. 1t was car.
ricd by a majority of two thirds.
\ number of Republican members,
however, changed their votes from
aye TO nay, and the vote as it stands
recorded is: For the amendment
-, against it -, not voting Is.
Hon. John Young, of Claiborne, is
the only Democrat whose vote is
recorded i'll the negative. Mcssrs.
Brady, Jonas, Stagg, Spiller, Young.
of Baton Rouge, pcralta and Wilde,
Democrats, did not, owing. we pre-.
sumo, To absence. vote. Mr. Leon.
ard gave notice that he would move
a reconsideration; but the speaker
ruling that he, having voted for the
resolution which was lost, was really
i'll the minority. Tx Gov. Warmoth
stated that he would today move
the reconsideration.
The amendment of Mr.. Leonard
VIII, therefore, come up again i'm
the house for debate and final nc.
tion. Shontd the seven Democrats
who were absent yesterday be pres.
cnt III their seats today and vote.
as they are pledged to vote for this
amendment, it will he carried.
The vote in the house Yesterday
fills us with pleasure; it indicates
that the people are largely repre-.
scented i'll that body: it shows, what
is of Infinite satisfaction to us, that
the Democrats are almost solidly
arraycd against the monopolies. and
are resolved TO carry ont their
pledges to the people. To day. we
beg every Democrat to be in his /
seat, and vote for Mr.. Lconard's
amendment. We appeal directly to .
our old friend. Gen. Young, to stand /
today with his party. We know !
how glad thrill the passage of this
amendment will send through the
hearts of the masses of this great /
,lty, and We would have no Demo.
rats name recorded IN the negative
n as not voting. The opportunity
S fair one, too, for the honest Re.
,ubllcans of the house to place
themselves on record in favor of
his great reform. AS for Mr.. Leon.
.rd, he deserves, and will have, the
hanks of the people of New Or. !
cans for the noble fight he has |
made.
Genl Young will, we presume, be
able to explain when he returns.
The rpsttlt nf IA,
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Charles ". Conrad, nj onr time l.. :. sen.
ator and Secretary Of War under Fillmore.
died la New Orleans last week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Parish Court began its regular session on
Monday last. There is not much business,
for the consideration Of the Judge.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

j. +. Taylor, Esq, is In Homer attend.
ing Parish Court. The Squire is popular
IN Homer and shonll visit us more fire..
qucntly.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

fresh lot of Tees Aimsnacs jnst re-
ecivcd at the post office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

We are indebted TO some unknown friend
for MI invitation tn attend the Carnival At
Shreveport OH the fifth.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Mr.. Arthur Levy, Of Shreveport was in
town on Monday last.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Chicago made and paved thirteen miles
OF new streets last year.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Dr. W. n. Swami, n well known citizen
Of Bossier parish. is dead.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Two hundred different varieties Of fruit
sre grown successfully in Georgia.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Tho present session of Congress will not
close before July
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Pat Claffry is to be candidate for coro-
ncr of Webster at the next election.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

a constitutional amendment is now pro.
posed which limits State taxation to one
per cent
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Read the jury list for the April term Of
the District Court.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

The result of the election OIL the prohibit
ton question was not Just a. many had OK
pec'ed' In ward three prohibition carried
the day, but in wards eight and seven (the
Homer war'D the whisky men were sue
cc"sfut. Negroes We're the weight that
turned the scale in Homer. After being
wei pii'd with spirits they voted almost
Solld against prohibition. Many parties,
indifferent to the result and having no in
'ention to vote, voted for prohibition for
decency" sake after witnessing the droves
oil negroes brought up to the polls by The
ti-rrohihitionists
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Hon. W. II. Wise. of Shreveport. think,
tn" Red River aud Mississippi Railroad will
DC irportrf on favorahly by the committee
of the House.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

VIII the English fight the Russian, ar
VIII tn'y not Latest dispatches show
that John Bull is either in a fighting mood
OF Is playing a very large game Of h,aa
NJ this date extensive warlkr prrn,ro,iors
are being made by thu English and onit, 4
number OF war vessels arc being dispatched
to the Darlanelles.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Some OF the weather lately gave ia fore
taste Of Spring.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

Anderson finds his confinement no longer
lrksomc since he has received cheering
dispatch frum Garfield. Hale, Sherman and
other christian statesmen
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20

The Democratic Mississippi Legislature
have voted thanks 10 coiorrd senator Bruce
for his vote on the silver bill, hut have no
thanks 10 Mr.. Lamar.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-02-20
Look out for Mardi Grns.

see McCranic's notice of agency in this
weeks issue.