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The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01
A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION.

I GDai!y Shreveport Times, 18TH
Among the first subjects that will en-
list the attention Of the general assem-
bly, is the calling of convention to
form new constitution for the State.
There is scarce any subject On which
the minds of the people of the State are
better agreed. 1t has received a full
discussion in the columns OF the press
since the adjournment Of the the last
session, and there has been an accord
amounting almost to unanimity, among
the papers representing different shades
of opinion. -""
The people demand that this vestige
of Radicalism under which they have
suffered for nine years shall be wiped
out. They do not wish to he reminded
every day of the yoke Of despotism
from which they have been delivered.
They demand that we shall have Il
more liberal and less expensive govern
ment than that under which we have
been 50 long Impoverished. Louisiana,
in the days of her poverty, cannot sup
port as many and as high salaried
officers as in the days of her prosperity.
BY the reduction of salaries and the
Topping off of superfiuous Offices the
people can be made to realize Il saving
of three or four hundred thousand dol
lars annually; which would pay the
expenses of two or three conventions.
This item of its responsiveness is the
only plausible objection that has been
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01
GOVERNOR HOLIDAY.

Especial Dispatch to Cincinnati Enquirer
Governor Holiday read the account OF
his new departure in the matter of
Gubernatorial living, which appeared
mad as IA March hare. He didn't like
any how he has opened his eyes to the
situation, and now proposes to give
sumptuous Gubernatorial at the man
sion at least once a week. The first
one will take place on Tuesday
Twenty-seven guests are invited, in
Guiding prominent members of the
bar. The Governor at first said he
would entertain distinguished people,
and give state dinners at the European
Hotel, where he is boarding, but his
friends told him that " ould never do.
Any gambler in Richmond can enter
tain his chums at u cate, but only the
Governor of Virginia can entertain
his guests at the State Mansion. The
repudiators in the Legislature, who
are opposed to His Excellency on the
State debt question, and who are in
the majority, sent word to Holiday
that they would rent the Mansion out
if he did not occupy it and keep up
the dignity of the Old Dominion. AS
1 have just said, he has opened his
eyes, and is prepared to do the dinner
and banquet affair in style. He has
given notice that "leading men" must
not grow impatient; he would have
everybody invited before the winter
was gone. And now Virginia states
men and politicians are better satis-
fed
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01
A VERY GooD BILL.

The following Is q copy OF bill in
troduced by Senator stubbs, of this
district, and which has passed the
Relative to crimes and Ofienes, atl-
thorixing Judges, in certain cases, 70
sentence convicts to work on tho
pubic works and roads, and Slelega-
ting the power to parochial and mun-
icipal authorities necessary to enforce
the same. Af ~
SECTION 1. BE 1t enacted by. the
Senate and House of Representatives
of the State Of Louisiana In General
Assembly convened, That In all criln-
i.'al prosecutions where any personals
convicted In any OF the courts OF this
State Of any crime or offense not nec-
punishable under the law with
Imprisonment at hard labor, the Judge
before whom such conviction is had
may sentence the person so convicted
to work ut hard labor on the public
works, roads, or streets of the parish or
city in which the crime or offense has
been committed, and which may be
chargeable with the costs OF
the prosecution, and for a term not ex-
e,eetling the term now specified under
IsNAASsuS "WSp HAoSNscA SusSS AtA uoAsSuAN
of the payment OF costs the Judge may
enforce the liquidation thereof by sem
tence OF additional labor, ut Il ratio not
exceeding one dollar per diem. ''!-'
SEC. :. He it further enacted, ETC.,
That iu all cases where convictions arc
had for crimes or otrenses punishable
under the law by fine, the judge before
whom such conviction Is had IL em-
powered, In default OF the payment of
the fine imposed aud the costs, to sem
tetce the party convicted to work
upon tho public works, roads, or streets
Of the parish or city in which the crime
or oifehse was committed, for term
sufficient to reimburse or lfquiCtate the
fine and costs, ut Il rate not exCoeCllnx
one dollar per diem.
SEC. 3. Be IL further enacted, ETC.,
That In the city OF New Orleans tho
City Council, and In tho several par
ishes the police jury, are horeby dele
gated full authority to pass all orii-
nances and laws which they may deem
necessary to carry into effect the pro-
visions of this act, and for the disci-
pline, working and employment of
such convicts /; provided that such con-
victs shall not be employed out of the
parish having venue Of the crime or
otfense, or IN any other LABOR than
upon the public works, bridges, roads,
or streets of the parish or city. .,n.
SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, etc.,
That all laws In conflict herewith be
and the same are hereby repealed.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01
TALBOT STlLLMAN,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
MONROE, LA,

WIN practice in the Parish and District
Courts of North louisiana. viii attend
these courts in person.
Will give special attention to Land Office
matters connected with the Land Office at
Monroe.
Will give to all business immed ediate at
tsntion and abundant care.
viii answer all commun unications with the
least possible delay.
August 10, 1877. 1y
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The largest oyster on record in the
United States was one taken from the
beds in Mobile in 1910. 1t measured
three feet and one inch in length,
and twenty-three anda half inches in
breadth across its widest part.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

Griffin, Texas, is supported almost
exclusively by buffalo hunters. They
work with the tactics of fwell-organized
skirinishers, and hundreds of buflaloes
are killed every day. The hides are
worth there from 81 TO 81 60 each, and
the meat commands a good price. a
skiffuf hunter will skin a six-year-oId
bull in five minutes.
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Dem tiHtrY.

nR. 5. l.. BRACEY, Dentist, respectfully
L. offers his professional services TO the
CIT iHens OF Monroe and surrounding coun-
try. Having 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.
Oiilce at residence ON Jackson street, near
the Female Academy, Monroe, La.
v7-marl6:ly
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01
Dr. =. G. Murphy,

OFFERS his professional services to the
" citizens Of the town and country sur
rounding. He may be found when not pro-
fessionaliy engaged, either at his Office
corner OF Grand and Wood streets, on bank
OF the river, or at his residence in rear OF
the OuactIitn House.
August n, 1877. HS-n4l
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

There are 157 members in the Mis-
sissippi Legislature. In the Senate are
two Republicans, two independent col
ored Republicans, two fusion colored
Republicans and three colorcd Demo-
Gratis. A colored Democrat was elected
door-keeper Of the House.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

"l'ze right" shouted u military OIL
Ger to his company. "Well," grunted
a green private, "nobody said you
wasn't right"
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proceeded to arm herself, and ordered
from Parrot twelve siX-pounders and
thirteen hundred rounds of the Read
shell, and these We're available for inn
mediate use the day after the secession
of Virginia.
The tParrott gum without the
"Read SHE'LL" for which it was origi-
nally cast under the supervision of DR..
John B. Read, would be a useless toy.
The United States have at this moment
stored in their forts and arsenals three
millions of these shells, available for
any national emergency. Vet 1 have
never heard of any fulf1Iment OF the
contract of the Ordnance Department
in 1856 to compensate him in case the
projectile should be approved. "Now
there was found in the city II poor wise
man, and he by his wisdom delivered
the city; yet no man remembered that
same poor man." 1t is the same old
story of Archinedes and Syracuse. Let
as hope that Justice will be- done one
day, when honest men shall resume
the reins of the Government.
JOHN w. PRATT.
Central University, Jan. 3, 1878.
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X. HlCAARDSON. -. d. NJ EN- cry.
=. Richardson Il Mem cry,
4 TTORNEYS Al LAW, Monroe, La,
n will practice in all the parishes OF
.>urth Louisiana, the Supreme Court OF the
State, the Federal Courts, and in the Land
Office Department OF the General Govern
ment. January IL, 1875:
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

Richmond, Va, claims this year
population of 1880, Of whom A, 400
are colored.
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Central University, Jan. 3, 1878.

The Auditors report is valuable
and interesting document. In his gen.
er:.l remarks he states the grave diff
culties ne has had to overcome in re-
placing missing records and re0rganiz-
ing the office which was lett in confil-
sion by his predecessor. He recites
the circumstances under which he en-
tered upon his duties, and goes on to
make several important recommends
lions as to the legislation which is.
necessary. .,
The Auditor recommends u change
in the law SO as to prohibit tax collect
ors, after their final settlements, from
collecting back taxes. The Auditors
office, he states, is able and willing to
perform that labor and save annually
many thousands Of dollars to the State.
1t is further recommended that Il law
be passed denying the right OF the
courts to interfere in matters of ASSESS
inents after the rolls have become final.
He advises the repeal of the section
of the revenue law, providing for arbi-
traitors in cases of assessment, believing
that the State has been the sufferer in
every instance, and tho power to ap-
point attorneys to protect the interest
ot the State when such appointments
are considered proper, is asked. Only
two insurance companies have COM
piled with the law passed in 1877. and
iled their reports, these companies
being the Life Association OF America,
ETC.. and the Arlington Life Insurance
Company Of Richmond.
The Auditor suggests that the former
practice of allowing the Auditor to
frame the appropriation bill for the
General Assembly should be restored.
He recommends certain appropria-
tions TO cover deficiencies. He calls
attention to the manner of levying
licenses in the parishes. The Auditor
| pays u high compliment to Mr.. James
/ Campbell, the book keeper of the
Treasurer.
The following figures are taken from
| the tables in the report:
Receipts for lS77..... S2,559, s9G
Assessment for 1876 ,GOl;52A
Assessment for lS77......-......... ia, ,G3, ,GS2
cine assessment of st. Landry is
excepted, the report not having been
received in time.)
Amount of old bonds outstand-
ing January l, lS7S.........-......... SG53 800
General fund warrants outStaId-
ing .................... lss,72o
New cOnSOlS and certitic Gates. IL y79, ,7SO
Total interest-bearing debt when
funding is completed IL, l,7s5, 1893
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

"You doan' ncbber hear OF nobody
failin' on me, does you 2" "Not as L
remember on" ain course you doan'.
Why? Cause has bin right down
fine on business principles ebbcr since
the crash of '57. Now, Misser White,
look me in de eye while tell you dat
de proper way is to keep your eyes
rollin' around dc business horizon. If
you owes II firm and dat firm is shnky,
doan' pay de debt, but wait till dey
fail. If a Arm is shaky and owes you,
sit ON de doah step till you git dc
| money. Now, go long wild your
whitewash. ."-Attus,tn Constitution.
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lDe. A. II. SlAOlnrs.

%. III MONROE, La,
OFFERS his professional services to the
" citizens OF Monroe. Office i'll his Drug
s5JOre DeSiaru street.
September ~, 1879. 1y.
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HOGS FOR THE SOUTH.

1t Ia an easy matter now for our
farmers to improve tho breed Of their
hogs. We have recently seen several
stocks of hogs where II beginning has
been made and tho improvements very
apparent. We SEQ scattered about in
various places Berl<shires, Poland
Chinns, but few of them however are
pure and thoroughbred. Farmers can
now generally procure these half
breeders. We do not, however, re-
commend this plan. 1t Is true that n
grade or hatl-breed Berkshire or
POiund-China would be better than Il
scrub; but it will cost but little more
to procure thoroughbred animals for
breeders ana these, with our facilities
for shipping, can now be procured NJ
small cost IL they cannot be obtained
in the immediate neighborhood. And
we would recommend that where per-
sons are able to do so, that they pro-
cure pair, so as to keep up the pure
breed. Such II pair will soon furnish
thoroughbred breeders for IL large scope
Of country, and there is more profit in
raising and selling them than there is
IN raising grades. The expense of tho
first pair will soon be returned ten
fold. We have lately had several in
quiries for thoroughbred stock for
breeders. From our observation we
are inclined to think that We cannot
do better than to raise the Berkshire
and Poland China. The Essex il Il
good hog; aud from what we have
read Of the Jersey-Iteds we believe
they are also II fine hog, especially so
for those who wish to raise large an
imals; but we have no personal ex-
perience rs to them, and therefore
speak only from information. We
know, however, that the other three
kinds make fine crosses on our common
stock .--,SOnthe,m Plantation. ''' o.
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Il. ~. asts.M.. r<aso.,,

ESe
1 IrOltNIcY AT LAW, Monroe, La, will
n practice in all the Parishes OF North
Louisiana, in the supreme Court at Monroe,
teuerui Courts, ami i'll the Land Office
Department OF the General Governments.
Office fronting northeast corner of pu bile
square. JANUARY 3, 1878.
The Ouachita telegraph. [volume] (Monroe, La.) 1865-1889, 1878-02-01

Cards OF persoHut Characterization ad-
missible-xin be charged double our regu-
lar advertising rates.
obituary and Marriage notices will be
charged as advertisements.
Any person sending us five new cash sub
scribers, at the same post-oflice, will be en-
titled to n copy of THE TELEaRAPH gratis
for one year.
ADVERTISING REG
Transient advertisements must be paid
for in 0dVdnce. ,. ~. ...... . ..r.
All advertisements sent to this office
when not otherwise ordered, will be in
serted ''tiIl forbid" and chus:ged dccoydaagIy.
editorial business notices will be made.
tree OF CHARGE of all advertisements ordered
in The paper; for other editorial notices b
charge OF q. cents per line viii be inade.
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TARIFF OF ADVERTISING RATES

advertisements will be inserted at one
dollar and rifLy cents per square Zone incl
of space ie>s) tor the first, and seventy
five cents for each, subsequent insertion, fo'
any time under one month. FOR longer
periods as follows:
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Dr. TlaOs, Y. Ably,
MONROE, La,
nFFICE on DeSiard street, ut the inter
~ section of First, IN tue rear room OF
building formerly. occupied by n. j.
Keller
January 5, 1876, 1y
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FRANZ sTUBBs. JNo. Il. STONE.
StulDlSs ~ stone,
rTORNEYS All LAW, Monroe, La,
IA Office in Henry kinderLnann's build
ing, upstairs, ON DeSiard street.
October z, 1874. tt.
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DR.. RS. e. AtrotlAer,

DF. H. e. 8trOtll2F,
HEFERS his services to the citizens O1
" Monroe and vicinity Office: Corner
o. GRAND and Wood streets, bank of the
river. August "a, 1877. vS-n4l
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-01-07
THE, WHEELER SURVEY.
RETURN OF THE VARIOUS PARTIES TO WASH
IXGToN-suMMARY OF THE WORK PER-
FORMED.

RETURN OF THE VARIOUS PARTIES TO WASH
1NGroN-suMMARx OF THE WORK PER-
FORMED.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. 1873
The various parties engaged in field work during the
pas. summer, under Lieutenant G. NJ. Wheeler Corps
Of Engineers, United States Army, in charge Of the
surveys west OF the Tooth meridian. have
returned TO this city and already commenced the
preparation of their reports from extensive notes
aud observations made In Colorado. Tcxas, Nevada,
California Oregon and the Territories OF New Mexico
Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana The work
during the past has been continuation OF tho
typographical work Of previous years. aud tho notes
thus far will enable the parties 10 prepare de-
tailed maps covering an area 81 about soooo square
miles,
THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED.
On account OF u favorable season and the Increased
been moro successful shan during any previous
year A new feature Of tho survey will be report
upon the quantity Of arabic. arid, timber,
grazing aud mineral lands examined during the
Season. Geological and geological examinations were
also made various sections. special party made
careful survey OF the Comstock Lode. both above
and below ground. Tho map OF the surface has BEEN
finished and tho profile Of the mining iodes' %r,h
section of the entire vein have been commenced IL
Is proposed 10 continue this branch Of the survey
until complete history OF mining operations a. tna
locality especially, snail be completed, including an
underground examination Of all the various openings
by shafts, and especially the SaIro tunnel now nearly
completed
LAKE TAHOE REGION
The party which was engaged Lake Tahoe has
completed the data special map OF this Interest,".
ing lake region. The number OF main ana secondary
triangulaton and other stations occupied exceeded
that OF any previous year. temporary field office
has been established ~ Ogden, Utah Territory. Vol
ume four (paleontology) has been issued and volume
two (astronomy) will soon be ready A number Of
maps nave Decn issued during the year which have
been found OF great not only to The govern
ment those seeking homestcads on Tho Western
frontier.
oyrIcKRs CHARGE.
Tho following named officers were In charge Of
parties :-L.eutenants Bergiand, Timan, 5ymons aud
Young, of the Engineer corps; Lieutcnants BirGig,
Morrison and Macomb, OF the army. Among the
civilian assistants Professors J. A. Church r.
Conkiing, II. w. Hanshaw and DR.. kaupf
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be favorable it is still important that it be
taken at an early stage of the session, for
the mode of action may dispose of the plan
as effectually as m absolute rejection.
On this point the public is SO uniformed
that there is necessity for explanation.
If the present Legislature approves of the
amendment it will have to prescribe the
manner in which it shall be submitted to
the people. There is difference of opinion
as to whether it has right to submit the
sixth section Uhe one which prescribes
property qualifcation) for separate
vote. 1t can. of course, submit nothing to
the people which has not been Endorsed by
two Legislatures, but the manner of SUBJ
hitting what has been so Endorsed is in the
discretion of the second Legislature, and
there seems no impeachment to the separate
submission Of a section whose loss would
not impair the rest of the article. We
allude to this point not for the purpose OF
expressing definite opinion on it, but to
show it's bearing on the fate Of the amend
ment. If it is submitted as a whole-and
nobody questions the power Of the Legisla-
tainly be defeated by the unpopularity Of
the property qualification. But if the
sixth section should be submitted sep
arately and the rest Of the article
should be approved there might be subse-
quent disputes as to the validity Of the
adopted part. We judge it probable, there
fore, that if the amendment is submitted to
the people at all it will be submitted as a
whole, and in that case it will be rs good MS
defeated before the people vote upon it. We
hope, therefore, that whatever action is
had upon it may be taken early, SO that this
plan may no longer block the way to useful
legislation.
Even if there were q probability of its
adoption it ought not to obstruct munich
pal legislation at this session. Excepting
the restriction on suffrage, which GER
tainly will never be ratified by the
people, there is very little in the
amendment which the Legislature is
not competent to enact under the consti-
tuition as it stands. If it approves of the
other features Of the plan, or of any part of
them, it can pass charter for this city en-
bodying those features, gaining full year
in the operation of the amendment if it
should be adopted and saving its best
points if it should be rejected. This
scheme has lain so long like dog in the
manger that the Legislature will be unpar-
donable if it lets another whole session be
wasted by it. Let it be acted on as soon as
the linuor nuestion ia disposed of in order
that we may see where we stand.