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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
60cceSsiOa Sale,

Succession Of John W. Hinee, Deceased.
State Of Lonisiana, Parish Of Claiborne.
Of virtue Of a commission to me directed
ID by the Honorable Parish Court of the
parish Of Claiborne, / will sell at public
auction, to the las, and highest bidder, at
the residence Of the late John W. Hines. on
Saturday, esd day Of November, 1873,
the following described property belonging
to said succession, to wit:
The west half Of the southwest Quarter
Of section ~, aud the southeast quarter of
the southeast quarter Of section 30, and
the east half Of the northeast quarter and
northeast quarter of the southeast quarter
Of section 81, and west half Of the west
half and northeast quarter of southwes
quarter Of section 81, township q north,
Of range west, lees fractions and church
lot, containing in all 40 acres, more or less
with all the improvements thereon.
ALSO, one Bedstesd, two Feather beds and
pair Of Pillows, one Shot gun, one Wash
pot, one Oven and Lid one Tea kettle and
Skillet, one Cow, two iesrlings, and one
Sow.
Terms-One- half cash, the balauce on u
months time.
All persons holding claims against the
said succession are requested u present
the same for payment, and all in debt to
the same are hereby notified TO pay mp i'm
mediately.
P. c. COLLIER, Admir-.
Sept. II, 1878. SITS
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
REPORT Of TINE GRAND JURY-0cT0.
Der TERM, 1878.
To me Hon. E. N. GRAHAM, Judae Of he
lin judicial District.

To ne Hon +. ~ Graha., Jsdge Of he
llh Judicial District:
The Grand Jury empannrled and sworn
Court in lS7e for the parish Of Claiborne.
ask TO submit the following report. We
are glad TO state that from the number Of
prrscntments made and the number Of
bills found that crime in onr parish is on
the decrease. We have only had two cases
Of murder in our parish since the April
term Of Court in l-7s. We have dill
gently inquired into all charges, and have
underworld to find in accordance with the
evidence, in fulhllmcnts of our oaths, and
a. charged by your Honor. Our session
has been lengthy, but we feel that We
could not discharge onr duties faithfully in
l-ss time. As there has been no present
ments made before our body with regard
To the public roads, We report them to be
in as good condition a. We could reasonably
expect. We report that we have made AL
examination Of books and vouchers Of the
parish treasurer's Office and find them cor
rect and in accordance with the parish
tressurrr's report hereto annexed. We are
satisfied that his duties are faithfully ad-
mini-tered, and that although the fund,
on hand are low, the financial condition Of
the parish is better than it has been for
some time. In rrgar,l TO the public build
ings We find the Courthouse and its ofhces
in a good condition, except n few leaks in
the roof aud some repairs needed on pave
ments In regard to the jain after q per-
sonsl inspection and communication with
the inmates thereof, We report il we'll
kept, but deficient in cleanliness and
ventilation. The prisoners are - we'll
cared for a. the circumstances permit; We
say however, we consider II unreliable
a. 10 the safe detention Of prisoners, aud
would add, il we are not transcending our
duties, that We think it would be economy
to the parish 10 procure an iron cage for
the safe keeping Of such tbst violate the
law.
We return our ehanks to your Honor for
your courtesy in communicating with and
instructiug the Jury, by which our lsbors
have been greatly facilitated; and to Dist.
Atty Bsrksdale for the manner in which
he assisted in our duties; and We would re-
turn thanks also TO the Dist. Atty pro
tenn, TO the Sheriff, H. W. Kirkpatrick
and the Clerk, Drew Ferguson, and their
deputies, for their prompt attention to our
wants. they cannot be too highly commend
ed for their efficiency. All of which Is
respectfully submitted.
G. ". TlGNER,
FOREMAN.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
tstter Froa New 0Fleaas.
NV ORLEANS, October Path, 1878


Editor Claiborne Guardian: A constant
reader Of your paper, and seeing your col
umns bare Of news from this much quaran-
tined place, ! thought You wonld not OBJ
iect to . few lines from the stronghold Of
Yellow Jack.
The fever has ragged with violence since
early in August, reaching its climax Sep
tember 18th, when there we're 80 deaths;
it 10 scnsibly declining, and there 10 every
hope that it will disappear before Novem-
Der Let. Many Of our best citizens have
died, and whole families have been swept
away in some instances. Scores Of our
people are in the North, freezing aud
grumbling until the Board of Health shall
declare it safe for them to return. We
have had some cold weather bnt no frost
~ yet Our Relief Societies are beginning
10 close their labors. Clothing will still
bs received by the Ladies' Peabody Asso-
citation for distribution to She poor. The
kind donations Of our countrymcn have
done mnch to save the lives Of onr sick; and
| am glad to soe that during our affilctiou
the ever generous people Of Claiborne have
not forgotten us. Their helping band has
saved many poor sufferer from the grave.
The untiurly death Of ,onr townsmsn,
Mr.. A. McCrauic, has created u feeling Of
regret amongst the many here who enjoy
I'd his Acquaintance. The record Of his
good deeds, however, had preceded him Ia
the future world and pleaded his cause
bgfore the Gres, Judge, and, lie, us hope,
with succces.
Business matters are very dull. A conn
try customer is rare curiosity, and no
merchandise can pass the vigilant quaran-
! tine guards who surround every village
| in the South. Our merchants are even de.
MED the privilege Of writing to their coun
try friends "a it is popularity believed that
every New Orleans letter cont ans fifty
genuine cases Of yellow fever. This com.
mnnication, il il reaches your town at all.
will take the trip ria st. Louis; there are
more ways to kill dog than hanging him,
and there are more ways to get a letter
hence to Homer than by the direct mail
Politics are getting livelier than ever
We have four parish tickets in the field
Nationals, Democratic Conservative, Citi.
zcns-C onscrvs,ive and Taxpayers. Col. j
W. Patton is the nominee for Mayor by the
citizens and Democrats both. The outlook
for a spirited election campaign ia excel.
lent. To add to the fun, the Democrat
newspaper PUBLISHED an expose Of a new
party-The Native herein il
! appeared that a combination had been
made to defeat the Democrats, or failing in
that, TO have q free iigh, all around. The
Nance Of many prominent citizens were
given a. being identified with the move.
inent, So that you see the cauidron is
boiling very fast. Cotton il begi..ing to
come in freely and by November lst the
levee will present an animated appearance.
Hoping that this will reach you safely
and in due time, ! remain your friend aud
reader,
ORLEANS.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
ORLEANS.

The New York Tribune vaunteth itself
over-much for its feat in disclosing the
compromising nature Of the Tiiden canvass
after the election in 1876. The utmost
moral obliquity on the part of Mr.. Tilden
can never undo the disagre-able fact that
the Republican vote Of Louisiana was
counted for the Hayes electors by the Re
turning Board Of that State in violation
Of the returns and in coptravention Of le-
gal processes. We believe that will be the
decision Of history. We believe that his
tory will also decide with tolerable unani-
nifty that Mr.. Hsyes bad nothing to do
with that result, and could not do other
wise than accept the Office committed 10
him BY the consent and finding of oil
three branchee Of the government of the
United States.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
Homer Masonic Institute
for Young Ladies'.
CrrICIEST TEACHERS win fill every

DEFICIENT TEACHERS viii fill every
IL Department.
Especial attention given to MUSIC.
Prof A. A. WHEELER will give instruc-
ton in the rudiments Of music a. applied.
tn singing to the entire School, twice
week, free Of charge.
Board and tuition per month Of four
weeks, including washing, lights, &c, us,
in advance.
Music Oh Piano, Organ, Guitar, or Guilt
walton VI the voice, included with the
above, ~ 70, in advance.
Tuition. 3, 4 and dollars per month.
Incidental fee per term, sim advance.
Liberal deduction for tuition when paid
In advance.
The Institution ID strictly nou -deuonina-
tionsl.
For further particulars, send for Gaia
fogue.
T. 8. SLIGH, A. NJ, Prest.,
Homer. Claiborne parish. La.
Aug. IA, 1878. Sly
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

from q gentleman direct from the scene |
of the late troubles In the SNssissippi riv- |
or parishes We gather the following facts
In relation thereto. 1t may be stated in
the beginning that NIL WA quiet before
I.udeling went to Tcpsss. The Repsbli-
cen executive committee had denounced
Ludeling's convention at Monroe, and IA
this denunciation werc seconded by the
Republicans Of Tcnsas who called for q
new convention. Fsitfax announced that
he would not accept the Monroe nomina-
ton a. Tensas, Concordin, Franklin aud
Catahouls were not represented. On
LudeIing's arrival he made bitter speech
IN Fairfax's church near Waterproof, and
told the nrgrws that their freedom WAS
IN danger Fairfax agreed to accept the
nomination of MOnrve convention and To
hold u ratification meeting at At. Joseph.
Ludeliug denounced the quarantine regu-
lstions against yellow fever rs q Demo-
cratic trick. Fairfax took up the cue aud
threatened St. Joseph that he would COME
in with coo nen, and if that we're not SUI
Hcient that no would bring 1000. This
frightened the people o. the town. Tho
Sheriff, Registrar aud Parish Judge Cor
dell called upon Capt. John q. Peck 70
know il white men would come to their
assistance II called upon by the oficers OF
the law.
II was Aged that Capt. Peck should
sse Fairfax and beg him to desist from his
threats. On HE way home Capt. Peck
sending the few men with him on before
and leaving his pistols with q friend, ap'
preached Fairfax's house aud haiicd. The
hail was answered by the word 6re from
within and Peck fell dead. His compan'
ions, THREE in number, who had stopped on
the fevee, rushed forward and broke open
the door and fired, wounding three men.
Fairfsx's companions rushed ont the back
entrance and ned the place. Peck's friends
took his body home and buried it. The
Sheriff and Parish Judge we're sent f"r
aud on their arrival they found Fairfax
surrounded by three or four hundred Ne.
xroes, al armed aud threatening to take
the town Of Waterproof. The citizens OF
that place realizing their peril sent 70
Rodney and Naschcs, Miss. for help. One
hundred and fifty men came 70 their pro
lection and saved their town. DIspatchcs
were .ent by the legal authorities Of Ten
sas parish to the western parishes for help
aud in . short time white succour arrived
from Franklin parish. Putting themselves
at the head Of this column rs = pose, the
Judge aud Sheriff advanced npon the ne
gro forces urging them to disband. The
response was volley Of muskctry. A
charge WAS then made aud the negroes
dispersed. Previous to this = gin house
near Fairfaxs residence had been set on
fire and the negroes from Concordia and
North Tensas came in hundreds to the sig
nal. In the course Of few days ordel
WIS restored, all the radical leaders baf
fed, AMI the serpent who had instigated
this riot was recognized by his trail.
The above 10 = verbatim statement fur
nish-d Ms by General King when he was il
Homer last week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Among the most interesting Of our OK.
changes is the Shreveport Evening Stand
ard. Its local columns Arc always rscy
and interesting, its telegraphic news is the
very latest up to the honr Of going to
Prcss, and its editorials are forcibly writ
ten. There is no reason Why the Standard
shonld not have many readers 10 Claiborne.
A weekly 10 issued from the once but We
have not been furnished with prospectna
Two dollars 4 rear IL the price
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

A. G. Jones hes been acquitted of the
murder Of Henry Hecker. The jury could
not we'll have arrived at any other couclu.
sion under the law and peculiar facts pre-.
sentsd for their consideration. Our read.
ers should understand that all doubts,
which In preliminary or commitment trials,
0psrsse Against the prisouer, in the trial
before . jury arc in his fsvsr. In the Sna1
trial bali was shown to have been taksr
fFun jones' body which was doubtless fired
fivm Heeksr's pistol. This now featur,
sdded TO the difBcnlties q the case and
raised that doubt which necessitated the
seqnittai Of the Accused.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

President MacMahon Of the French Re-
public s-nt one Thousand dollars as his per.
eonsl donation for the relief Of the suffer
crs by yellow fever. Ex-Prceident Grant
gave five hundred dollars- The Fraudu.
lent Presideu, subscribed ono hundred dol.
Lara
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

fFror Shreveport Daily Times, Nov. 3vd.]
WASHINGTON, November 2.-Reports IN
She surgeon general Of the United States
marine hospital service show the following
new cases and deaths for The week ending
yesterday:
New Orleaus-Eigirty three cases and
100 deaths; 2ss old esses wore reported.
Morgan City-Eight deaths.
Baton Rougo-scventy. Ave cases aud Is
deaths.
Dcoatur-Tep cascs and 2 deatha.
Port Gibson-Ten deaths IN the country,
none in Port Gibson.
Pass Observation-Disclosures new cases; no
deaths.
Chattanooga Twenty eight cases and 3
deaths.
MEMPHIS, November "A reorganiIa.
ton Of tho police department Was effected
yesterday on recommendation Of Chief p.
X. Athey. Eleven eolored patrol men reg
slarly appointed to serve on the frce.
From six lac. evening until noon two
desths.
New ORLEANS, November q Weather
clear, thermometer g.. Cases reported 3
Total deaths 39&5; total cases 1915
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
State Of LosisissA, Psrisk Of Clafso'~'


IN obedience to An Ordinance ensctso
i the Police Jury Of said parish and - ~
on the I'd day Of September, A. u; -
notice 70 hereby given, that IN cssc
will be held At ATHENS, in Ward nw
said par,sh, on TUESDAY the 5sh ~
November, 1873, In order 70 dctefnr
popular suffrage, whether the sa,s o. -
icsting Liquors shall be prohibised N.
for the period Of twelve months wfssn
limits Of said ward. -
All voters of aid ward, qualified = 8 =.
under existing ls~s, shall Be pssmis
vote 1t said election. The bal!cc ~.
have inscribed on eAeh Per Prohie n.
or Against Prohibition," - ths wMSf
voter. -
H. A. Mcfarland, ". 7. DrdOse
II. Huise have hseu appointed c.
ess Of election, and arc hershy ss9S
make rstums TO ma, ct Homef,
days after said sloctioa hle In "a a,
Given under my han6 sAelsuy q Z
said parish and btatA, o. N 30 wv
~ - - !. n cHAl9ELL
President Pciiessr!
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Five girls were born in Morehouse par
ish in two weeks. The Norehouse Clarion
says these little strangers should have
been boys We do not know what iufor-
nation is in the possession of the Clarion
and are therefore st los 10 know By
what species Of ratiocination the oonolu
zion Is arrived st
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
GUN-REPAIRING,
W. p. TRAYLOR.

7 HAVE had ~ many applications TO work
/ on Gnns, Pistols. DO, that have deter
mined TO locate myself for or weeks In
Homer TO attend 70 my numerous calls With
Us great convenisacs - possible 70 my pat
rons. ! will be in Homer from and After
the 2lst Of October Any and all psrsons
in the parish wishing their gnns worked on
will bring them In - early ~ possible.
guarantee positive satisfaction lbr all work
done W. p. TRAYLOR.
Sept Is, 1878. 6t3lo
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

The postmaster here is being deluged
with mails. Hundreds Of pounds accu-
mulatc daily and pass on toward the West
after distribution. This mail includes all
that has been lying over from the time the
various quarautines began.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Our New Orleans letter published in an.
other column will be read with interest
This is the first direct information we
have had from our State Capital, save by
telegraph for many long weeks
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

On Saturday last cotton sold in Shrevc.
port at the following prices: Ordinary, ct;
good ordinary. 2; low middling. n. At
New Orleans low niddlinE sold At o.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

We learn that the wife of our friend, A.
We'll, narrowly escaped . serious accident
on Monday morning last. Her dress canght
lire, and, bat for the presence Of mind
shown by her husband, in throwing a
blanket around her, her injuries would
have been serious. As /, is, We are happy
to say that only her hand was burned.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

We, urge that our readers inspect the
stock Of books at the post.ofice. They
are all cheap, and surely out Of the stock
on hand ever one may ind something
interesting.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
J. A. WITTER,
Cabinet Maker and Undertak..
From the Cradle - the Csa..
THREE SCORE AID m

FURNITURE MADE, REPAIRED ASp
L VANISHED. I make q speciality Of
CO0Ds, from the plainest to the 6psas
and guarantee better work for lees nopsy
than any establishment In North Louisisps
A lot Of all sizes kept constantly on ~
References-All who know good work vhsa
they see 1t. Feb. q, 1873 -4s:6u
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

We notice that Judge w. Is. Egan, Of
the Supreme Conrt, has retained ,e
Shreveport from q heal,h-secking trip.
The Judge Ia yet very feeble.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

The groceries wero closed on election
day, but few Of the independent electors
found enough Of Barley corn juice to tan
Khc their feet.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Cotton sold in Shreveport on Monday
last at the following rates Ordinary, Ct
good ordinary, 7; low middling, u; mid.
ding. u.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Dncks are now quite plentiful on the
cracks. Our young friend, S. B. Aycock
killed seven few days ago.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Radical election tickets for this Con-
gressiopal distris, were printed at Dallas,
TcIzs.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Since the adjournment Of court the town
has been strictly and soberly quiet.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Tho Grand Jury repor, is published in
another column.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

The quarantine regulations are being
generally rcp.aled throughout the country.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Tho next Legislature will be largely
Democratic.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

We ara now getting exchanges three
months old.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Tho finest fall for gathering the cotton
crop, and miserable fall in prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
BOARDING HOUSE.

THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN Ihh
/ Market, at the most reasonable pres.
Board and Lodging, per day, ....u y
Single Meals, ......-............
At the south west corner ofPublic soar
WILLIAM SMITH.
Feb. 6, 1873. So".
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

Buy books and improve the mind.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06
HOMER COLLEGE.

THE NINETEENTH Scholastic year OF
/ this Institution begins the Fourth Day
Of September next.
X. A. SMITH, A. ", President.
TERMS: Payable monthly in advance;
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

The Kentucky Case MIL has
wrought Iron Shafts, -ncased Gearing
Rollers separate from gears; parts distinct
and easily repaired, at small cost. when
worn ont or broken; is strong and econom-
ical, and is fully guaranteed. For descrip.
tive circulars, apply to
CONWAY & BCCKELEw,
42:}n Shreveport, La
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1878-11-06

y This 10 the sesscn TO ADVERTISE
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-01

EB- IN order tn accommodate Eastern adver-
tisers in the STAR, Mr.. E. Duncan Snifen. No y
Astor House. New York City, has been appointed
cur general and special agent for the Eastern
States. This will pc branch office OF the STAR
Nj. snfIen being authorized to make advertising
contracts on our behalf and receipt all eoiectl"iis
thefeIur in our name
pB-CINcINNATr July 1-2:3O P. M.-Hogs have
q very moderate demand, but with steady
market Mess pork slow, and with no es-
genital change. Meats moderate movement
and steady. Lard fairly active ana
market somewhat easy. Whisky steady and no
change in price since yesterday. Flour quiet
with only the usual local trade. wheat Irregular
and unsteady with heavy receipts and little
demand. Corn stead and demand modera e.
Oats quiet Rye slow sale, Barley inactive, Cot
ton dull and unchanged. Gold steady 1OVA'
-WEATHER-Fair or partly cloudy weather.
and sulty with indications OF rain later, for the
next twenty-four hours.
DS- THE Gov ngton office Of the STAR Is at NO.
East p<ke street. in Hardins Insurance Office.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-07-01
RIVER NEWS.


Cuvi iOi nj
49, zt"a NJ
A' 'iie S'e"liiel iee'"oou was leaving ier
moorlhgs yesterday evening, ana when she
had proceeded few feet from the landing,
a number of spectators saw man hurriedly
walk TO the rear end of the cabin guards of
the boat and deliberately mount the railing
and plunge into the water. He had neither
hat nor coat on, and so little time was there
to make an inspection of his appearance
that it was unable to identify the man. He
remained under the water some time but
finally made his appearance OH the surface