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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
New Advertisements.

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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

DEEDS OF '77.-There were 655 deeds
admitted to record in Augusta county court
last year.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

The DIVISION OF VIEWS IN THE VIR-
GINA LEGIsLATURE.-The Washington
''Capital'' publishes very interesting let
ter from Richmond, in which Hon. James
Barbour is said to be ''really the leader
in the house the s'star around which the
lesser satellites revolver The writer adds
that 1.-The best DICTATOR in the house is Cog
hill Of Amherst the best orator, General
Echols, Of Augusta; the most popular
man, Popham of Rappahannock and the
handsomest. McMullen, of Green" On
the subject of the probability of settling
the debt question, the writer says:
There are four distinct sections in the
house. The first party are known as the
last dollar men, so called from the fact
that they are in favor of keeping the honor
Of Virginia unsullied, paying every dollar
of the State Indebtedness, even if the taxes
have to be increased heavily to do so.
The second are the adjusters, who favor
paying all they can, but are not willing to
have the taxes raised on the present inn
poverishment of the people. The third
are the forcible adjusters, or, as some call
them, the simon pure re-adjusters, who are
determined to scale the debt some so per
cent, and pay the bond holders what they
think is fair and just.
The fourth party is the straightout repu-
diators. who argue that by all the laws Of
nations a conquered province is not liable
for her dues, and that Virginia, losing all
her real wealth, and having her bosom
scared and desolated by the sword and
the fire, is absolved from all promises to
pay made by her in the days OF her pros
perity and power, and therefore they are
determined. if possible, to repudiate every
dollar of the bonds. OF these four parties
the first and the fourth are in the minori-
ty, and the second and third are the ma
jority: but there is certain chance that
the three last will combine against the
first clique, and getting the bit between
their teeth, run at will up any course they
may see fit to pursue. Between these diff
ferent cabals there is almost as much bit
terness politically as existed among the
factions of the famous French assembly,
whose stakes were, as Barriere once said,
the dungeons against the kings head.
What the ultimate result will be, none
can tell, whether the debt will be repudia-
ted OF scaled. or left alone. In my own
Judgment nothing will be done, and all
the talk and schemes will not amount to
anything.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

OF Governor Holidays inaugural the
Philadelphia 'Press" (Rep.) says: 'Vir-
governor in Kemper. His successor, Holli
day, follows him in SPIRIT The Philadel-
phia ssTimes'' says: sit required the cour-
age of conviction and good assurance of an
honest sentiment among the people to
make such positive declarations in the face
of legislature that has SO far distinguished
itself only by subservience to the schemes
of the demagogues."
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04
COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
STAUNToN, January lst, 1878

COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, January lst 1873
Reed VS.. Derrick,
Jackson rs Derrick & al.
All parties interested in the foregoing con-
solidated causes pending in the Hastings Court
of the City of Staunton TAKE NoT1cE; That
l will proceed at my Office in Stanton, on the
18th DAY FEBRUARY. 1878,
to take, state aud settle the accounts required
by the decree entered In said causes on the
18th day OF December, 1877. AT which time
and place you are required to attend
JOHN NJ. KINNEY,
jan4-4t Special Commissioner
NOMM1osICXER'S OFFICE,
~ STAUNToN, Dec. 3lst, 1877.
Hanger George A VS.. Ruf's Jacob, Elk or,
&C, now oding in chan y in the Circuit Court
for Augusta County All parties, pPffs and
detts ia this slt- and Others inter ested therein
are hereby notified that in pursuance of an or
der entered therein, on the 2ath of Nov, III, /
shall, at my cffcs in staunton, on
Friday, the 1st day Of February, 1875
proceed to take, state and settle, the accounts
at the administration of Alex. H. h, Stuart,
Ex'or Of JACOB Ruff, decd, in respect Of tie
real fund in this cause, at which time and
place you are required to attend.
]. W. GREEN SMITH,
jan4s4t Com'r in Ch'y.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-01-04

ENTERTAINMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN
WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR-THE
NEW YEAR RECEPTIONS.
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AU years Oh aye, aIiu qulCo grey. MIS-. zen.
Echols also joined the party here. she was
on preceding train, but at the request OF
Col. FL. Was telegraphed to stop at Cor
louisville and await the special train. With
the accession of Mrs. Eciicls the number OF
ladies was increased to five, handsome
proportion of the fair sex to escort bach,
elor governor to his capital. We found at
Gordonsvilie also two special cars contain
ing Judge Lay, with his civic delegation;
Judge Meredith and his delegation from
the Richmond Council and Board of AL
dermen; Gen. Bradley L. johnston and
some military gentlemen of the lst Vas
Regiment, and Gen. Jos. E. Johnston
which ;.ccegsiOns so increased the party
that four cars were DETACHED to convey
them at extra speed to Richmond. Su-
perintendept Dame insisted that he would,
not understanding the annoying delays ex-
perjenced, puc the gubernStorial party in
RICHMOND
almost on schedule tlme, and he made good
his promise, landing the party at the G. &
q. depot without any accident at ii quar-
ter past four, just five hours from Stann=
ton.
Here the advance awaited the SECOND
train bearing che Valley military, WHICH
got in some fifteen minutes later. and in
the interval, as we waited On the identi-
cal spot where SO lately distinguished
Valley man had yielded up his spirit, few,
especially those from old Augusta, could
fail to think of that bold, Influential, ac-
tive man, now aS rest forever, and say
peace to the ashes of Nj, G. H.iarman,
AS soon as the troops could land and
take their position, Judge Lay, Col. Hol-
liday, and Gen. Walker appeared on the
rear platform Of their coach and Judge
Lay in few well spoken words, welcomed
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Stein left for New Orleans at p. m.
Wednesday. The Hanna should arrive
and the john Howard or Bastrop leave
New Orleans tomorrow.
The steamer Dawn, of the Now Or
leans and Red River Transportation
Co., burned to the waters edge last
Wednesday, 81 miles above New Or
leans and to keep the ball in motion
the A. p. Kouns of the same line takes
a turn, runs into a snag at Negro Point,
Friday night, and sinks up to her hur-
ricane roof. Both boats are total loss,
as Is also their cargoes. Three rousta-
bouts were lost on the Kouns, while the
passengers had bsrely time to escape,
losing all their effects.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
NAMING GIRLS.

Twenty-Five years ago a sentimental
man named Rock named his infant
daughter Lallah, and very POLITICALLY
indeed Lallah Rock sounded, if it isn't
spelled exactly right. Ten days ago
that sweet girl married stove-dealer
from Cincinnati, named Grubb. And
now, what does her name sound like
Oh, love, love! Blind god of what's
his name! You're a walking pestilence
among romantic names. (Tears.)
Which will no doubt remind the
reader of Miss Wild Roses mishap in
a similar way. Her father called her
Wild for sentiment, but when she mar
ried Mr.. Bull, the change in names
became perfectly preposterous.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
River News.

The river has fallen about two feet
since our last report and continues to
fall at the rate of about four inches
every "a hours.
Saturday was quite brisk day at
the landing, there being no less than
four arrivals and departures, viz,
Bastrop down at 1Oa. M, Hanna up
an hour later, John Howard down at
p. M, aud Acme for Camden at p. M
All this combined made things quite
lively during the day.
The Hanna passed down Sunday
the Clara s. passed up about noon, and
the John Wilson at 6 p. III. Tuesday
Wilson due down to-day. The ID
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
A Novel Feature

Presents itself to those who use Parker's
Hair Balsam, in the discovery of its
rare and remarkable merits. Many
have written us expressing their de-
light in the fact that it works like a
charm. Its disipfectant properties in
chemical combination rendering it
heaithfui, cleansing and healing are
bearing fruit, and the beautiful hair
it produces, with the clean, healthy
scalp, entirely freed from Dandruff
and falling hair, are achievements for
which we have reason to feel proud.
A patron assures us that he has used
twelve different Hair Preparations and
that Parker's Hair Balsam surpassess
them all. To hair that has become
gray or faded, it restores that beautiful
natural color of youth, and produces a
vigor and luxuriance that surprises
every one. Buy a bottle from &. W.
| Melee and test its merits.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
DEMOCRATIC MASS MEETING.

In pursuance of call of II. Y. Ably,
chairman city executive committee, a
mass meeting of the Democratic voters
of the city was held at the Court House
on Wednesday, 10th April, 1878. The
chairman, T. Y. Ably, called the meet
ing to order, and on motion of r. g.
Cobb, Esq, the chairman was nomi-
mated and elected to preside over the
meeting.
Marcus Well was appointed secre-
tary. S. d. McEnery, ESQ, offered
the following resolutions, which were
adopted.
TThe resolutions will be found in
another place.-ED. TELL
F. Endom and w. p. Renwick were
placed in nomination for Mayor.
F. Endom having received MAORI
ty of the ballots cast was declared the
nominee of the Democratic party for
mayor.
Ward meetings were called for Mon
day, 18th inst, to nominate council
men for each ward.
The chairman was instructed to ap.
point an Executive Committee of two
persons from each ward, the chairman
to be a member of said committee.
He was also instructed to appoint a
each ward-Which committees were to
be hereafter announced.
The meeting was large, and an ac-
tive interest taken in all its proceed
ings.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned sine die.
T. Y. ABLY, Chairman.
MARCUS We'll, Secretary.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department.

STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Executive Department.
Whereas, information has been re-
ceived at the Executive Department of
this State that Albert l.. Sanford was
foully and mysteriousiy murdered on
the night of the 2sth day of February,
1878, in the parish of Ouachita, in this
State, by some person or persons un-
known and
Whereas, it is important and highly
necessary for the good Of. society that
the perpetrator or perpetrators of such
offense should be brought to justice:
Now, therefore I, Francis r. Mich
oils, Governor of the State of Louisi-
ana, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the laws of this State, do
issue this my proclamation, command
ing the officers of the law and all good
citizens to aid and assist to their ut
most in arresting the offender or offen-
ders of such crime, to the end that he
may be brought to justice and dealt
with according to law.
And do hereby offer reward Of
$500 for the apprehension and convic-
ton of said offender or offenders.
Witness my signature and the seal OF
the State of Louisiana, at the city of
New Orleans, this fourth day of April,
A. D. 1878.
FRANCIS T. NICHOLAS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
BY the Governor:
WILL. a STRONG.
Secretary of State.
Jefferson Davis and wife arc in tho
| City of Mexico
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

The nomination of Mayor Endom for
reelection was deserved compliment
to very worthy officer who for four
years has faithfully served the people
without salary. Capt. Renwick made
no canvass for the position, nor did not
seek it, but received very compli-
mentary vote nevertheless.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

| NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
10. No. i Ia square No. A, in Bresrds addition
street, - 81 $50 feet. The taxes due By
said delinquent are IS follows, to-wit: Tax ON
Total ssas. due s.siSsivs OIL Of interest,". cost. and
expenses, - SO. The interest, costs and ex-
penses are 70 be added as aforesaid.
Name Of delinquent.
Mrs. H. SORG.
ia square No. u, Ia the Hart addition 70 the
city Of Monroe, La, fronting lls feet on
Seventh , street, and running back between
Delinquent arc - follows, to-wit: Tax ON
Total take: due exclusive Of Interest. cost. and
psnses are to be added ~ Aforesaid.
N-"' Oh S 1s.f &. Z. 'ssrRornER.
Dsserlptioa Of property seissd Lot 'front.'
Walnut street. bounded north BY loi OF +: W.
taxec due by said delinquent arc 6 follows.
due In 1877. % rs. Total taxes due exclusive
Of interest, costs aud expenses. % IS, Tho
Interest: costs aud expenses are to be added as
name OF s sSSESs r,LLxAN.
Description Of property sei.ed North half
oa IL s: asnanxx
back between parallel linee 100 feet. The
take: due BY said delinquent arc ~ follows,
in 1877. ss is. Total taxea due exclusive cot Of
interest, costs aud expenses, % Is. The In
terest, costs and expenses are to be added a.
name Z M sfAaSes OF $. 4 z. WE'LL.
-, Description one. o. property seized House and
corner of Fourth street, hsving mont ON De
Siord street Of 264 IL feet aud running back
to railroad, said dwelling being occupied BY
dsiinqasnts are a. follows, so.wis: TX 90: ON
assessment Of 1877, $4,000; due In 1877, s36
Total take. due exclusive Of interest. costs and
penscs are to be added a. Aforesaid.
Mas. i. ". WAKEFIELD.
Description Of property sezed: Residence
pss.sa ns tssv
street, bounded north BY lot OF Nrs. L, L.
AoGuire and south by lot of Mr.. r. L. stroth.
follows. .o-wit: Tax On 's a.sessmsns Of is77'
$685.; due In 1877, ssl "a. Total taxes due
exclusive exc Of Interest, coat. and expenses
| to be added ~ Aforesaid.
NON-RESIDENTS.
N'"' OF ''1 o8KSs AxEs.
l., Description Of property ssi.sd Lot No;
city of Monroe, La, being 81 by 4S feet ~ per
McLersn's map. The taxes due BY said defiu-
ment of 1877, 5000 !; due In 1877, 81 80: Total
| taxes due exclusive OF interest, costs and sx-
penses, 81 80. The interest, cost and expenses
| are to be added rs aforesaid.
Name Of delinquent
DAVID F.CONOvER.
Description Of property seized: Lot with
brick store fronting Grand street IL feet nnd
running back to the river, bounded north by
property belonging to tho ertate of II. Burns
and ON the south by that Of Il, N. Conner
The taxes due by said delinquent ure ~ fol-
lows, to.wit: Tax on assessment OF 1877,
81 900; due In 1877, % 90. Total taxes due
exclusive Of interest, costs aud expenses, - 90.
The interest. costs and expenses nre to bs
added Aforesaid.
TERAs OF SALE-To the last and highest bid
der without RpprRiseMent, for cash In current
| money or City Warrants.
Witness my official signature, this nth day of
April, A. ID. 1873.
Il. q. RICHMOND,
| Assessor and Collector OF City Taxes and LII
censes Of the City Of Monroe, La. At
Il -
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Gov. Nichols has appointed Maj.
Thos. Mcclure, of Trenton, member
of the Police Jury to fill the vacancy
caused by the death of the late Capt.
A. F. Flournoy. Maj. Mcclure will
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Hon. &. J. Boatner was on q visit to
Monroe the past week. He will shortly
remove to this city.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

We call attention to the card Of Mr..
L. n. Polk, surveyor and engineer.
Mr.. Polk understands his business
thoroughly, and will be found both
accurate and reliable in all he under.
takes.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Planters are working out their corn
and planting cotton. The weather
could not be more propitious.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

There was slight hail at this place
Tuesday night.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

see no advantage In a convention over
the adoption Of the proposed amend
ments which would save fully half a
million of dollars to the State. In con-
clusion he would say that the represen-
tatives Of this parish were true and
faithful servants Of the people and en-
joyed the respect of all their colleagues.
Mr.. F. Garrett said it was not pro-
posed to arraign the party, but its re-
personalities, and he did arraign the
Nichols government and the legisla-
ture. He thought the expense of two
sessions of the legislature was
more than the cost of a convention
would be.
Mr.. Stubs, interrupting, asked il the
party was anywhere pledged to Con-
ventiou =?
Mr.. Garrett replied that he had ac-
lively canvassed the parish in 1876, and
everywhere, promised n convention.
Mr.. McEnery, interrupting, said he
had also taken an active part in the
canvass, and knew of no such pledge
made.
On our banner, said Mr.. Garrett,
there was one little word, ssReform, !"
and without convention there could
be no reform, and, said the speaker,
eve have practically demonstrated it. >"
The cost of a convention was bug
bear. The proposed amendments were
no relief. Their adoption would re-
suit in chaos SO far as judicial matters
are concerned. He would support one
amendment-that to remove the CAPT.
toll to Baton Rouge.
Mr.. Pierce wanted to- know what
the meeting was called for-whether to
discuss the legislature, or nominate a
candidate for Mayor?
Mr.. GARRISON moved to lay the reso-
lutions on the table, but withdrew it
at Mr.. Farmers request, who then
proceeded to say that this little meet
ing was the beginning of the campaign.
He was not in politics, but proceeded
to say that the resolutions should not
be laid on the table, because it would
be considered a condemnation of the
Nichols government. He did not be-
lieve such was the intention of the
meeting. He saw that the Republicans
were preparing to control the next
Federal House. That party was not
dead, and we must rally to the support
of the party that made Nichols Gov
ernor. He would not mince matters
he would endorse both the party and
Gov. Nichols. To the truth and cour-
age of Nichols the people owed their
redemption from Radical rule, and he
then proceeded at length to eulogize
the Governor. The legislature, he
maintained, had reduced taxation, and
had accomplished all the reforms pos
sible. The superintendent bill, itself,
was monument to its wisdom. He
was in favor of the amendments, be-
cause they are the best we can do under
the circumstances, and will improve
the Constitution so much complained
of. Touching the City administration,
he said he unhesitatingly approved it.
The motion made by Mr.. Cobb was
then put and lost by a vote of or G
yeas to - or Is nays, and the resolu-
tions were thereupon adopted.
Tho uo,,,iuo ficn IF Nfax,or EHuf3rn1 for
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
wATERs

Having the contract to sprinkle tho
streets, havs arrangements made to sup.
ply families with water by the barrel
throughout tho summer at customary
prices. All orders left with Mr.. O'kelly, or
at my woodward, will be promptly filled.
w. G. BURLINGTON.
Monroe, April IL, 1873.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Buy the celebrated Milburn Wagon
sold by Sholars & Key.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
CIIERIFF'S SALE.

5
Charles II. Calhoun and Willard +. Parker
vs.. No. lll7.
Bon Woodward.
Parish Court, Parish of Ouachita, State
of Louisiana.
By virtue of a writ OF fieri f,cias, issued
by said court in said suit, have seized and
viii oIer for snle Mt the door of tho Court
House In tho city of Monroe, within tho
hours prescribed by law, on
Saturday, April II, 1878,
Ono black mule;
One bay marc mulc;
Ono black mare pony.
Terms OF sale, cash, with the benefit of
appraiscment.
st r.. T.. RICHARDSON. Sheriff.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12
Il. N. Polk,

Il. N. Polk,
DARISH SURVEYOR, Ouachita parish,
La. Surveying, civil engineering and
drauRhting promptly attended to. Terms
cash. April ~, 1875
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-04-12

Jefferson Davis and wife arc in tho
City of Mexico.
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CMERIFF's SALE.
Perry Nugent
W.. No. 1850.

rory N"geMM ,,.o
James H. Sims S: '''''
State OF Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
l4th District Court.
BY virtue OF II. fl. issued from tho 18th
District Court In the above entitled ana
numbered suit, have seized and will off6r
for sale at tho door OF tho Court House In
Saturday, May 18th, 1879,
the ne ans.sr ,Ss
quarter OF tho northwest quarter OF section
twenty three; east half OF northeast quar-
and north half Of southo"st quarter OF
southeast quarter, section twenty two,
township eighteen, north range ono east
containing three hundred and forty acres
moro less.
Seized AZ the property Of James II. Sims
and will DO sold to satisfy said II. IN. and
costs.
Terms OF sale, cash, with tho benefit OF
1t T. p. RICHARDSON, sheriff.
SHERIFF's SALE.
Il. J. Nelson VIZ. W. II. Newton.
State OF Louisiana, Parish OF Ouachitn,
Parish Court.
isa,s fro OF Tho Honorae PARISH lh1 o snao
1 have seized and will offer for sale ut tho
Court House door in the city Of Monroe,
with" shs hSH.y %%y s:h BY
tho following described property, to-wit:
A tract of land situated In tho parish of
Ouachita, state of Louisiana, being tho east
half of tho northwest quarter and tho nortl,
half Of the southeast quarter of section
thirty one, township sixteen, north Of
range two east, containing one hundred
and II fly nino and 8O-lOO acres.
Seized as the property OF w, II. Newton,
| and will DO sold according to law to satisfy
| said writ of seizure and sale and costs:
! ct. Sheriff.
Rocky Mountain husbandman. [volume] (Diamond City, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1878-08-29
LARGEST POSSIBLE YIELD oF GOOD
FLOUR.

Prof. Kick has been making some expert
ments with wheat to determine the greatest
possible yield of flour which wheat can
give. He took wheat. soaked it, and re-
moved the epidermis and germ. He then
divided the kernels of wheat and allowed
them to soak a hours. AT, the expiration
Of this time, the starch cells had become
very much softened and were separated
from the gluten layers and the inner skin
adhering to them. The rest of the epider-
mis-, inner skin and gluten layers still re-
manning in the crease were. also removed.
When the different substances were shown
to be perfectly separated by the microscope,
they were weighed, and it appeared that
the husk formed 1l.63 per cent. Of the
weight Of the wheat. He discovered that
the epidermis, seed skin, gluten cell, layer
and germs formed IS per cent. OF the weight
of the wheat, and the flour cells, 50 per
cent. Therefore, 80 per cent, or 49.2pounds
of -four to the bushel Of GO pounds, is the
greatest possible yield of -FOUR The next
question is how to get at 50 per cent. with a
milestone or roll.