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The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
NOTICE.

LAND OFF1cE AT New ORLEANS, LA.
Notice is herebv given that tho following
named settlers have filed notice of inten
ton to mako final proof in support OF their
claims and secure final entry thereof at the
this notice, viz: John Johnson, Homestead
application No. l56, tor tho north half of
northwest quarter of section township 16
north range cast, Land District North
Red river. The claimant names tho follow
ing persons as his witnesses to prove his
claim: w. NJ. Cowan of Ouachita parish,
Louisiana.
John B. johnson, Homestead application
No. l57, for the north half Of northeast quar-
ter Of section township l6 north range
east, Land District North Red river. Tho
claimant names the following persons as
Cowan of Ouachita parish, and J. B. Ian
drum of Ouachita parish, Louisiana.
WIN. NJ. BURWELL,
Aug. Is, 1879. d9:5t Register.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
Political Notice.

AS chairman Of tho Senatorial DEM
ocratic Committee for the 23rd dis
trict, I invite the lnelnbers of said
Committee to meet in Monroe, Wednes-
day, the 9th instant, for the purpose
of consultation. Tho district is, as
formerly, composed of the parishes OF
Ouachita, Caldwell, jackson, Richland
and Franklin, and will elect two Sen
ators for the term of four years. The
members of the Committee are: r. d.
Bridger, of Caldwell; E. E. Kidd, of
Jackson; F. g. Hudson, Of Richland !;
N. w. Trezevant, of franklin, and
G. w. MCCRANIE,
or Ouachita, Chairman.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
CHERlFF'S SALE.
Mrs. Eliza Wilson, wife,
1,s Nh 1AOl ]

Mrs. Eliza Wilson, wife,
VS.. No. 1494.
T. C. Scarborough, husband.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Ouachita,
Fourteenth District Court.
BY virtue of q writ Of ii. ia. issued by the
above court, in the above entitled cause
and to mo directed, have seized and will
offer tor sale, at the residence of r. G.
the hours prescribed by law, on
Saturday. 2Oth day Of September, 1879,
tho following desert bed property, to-wit !:
A tract of land in 0uachita parish, front
ing OH Bayou Bartho olomeyv, just below it's
junction with Bayou Boeui, and bounded
on the southwest by tho lane along whicl,
runs the Bastrop and Ouachita City road,
containing $50 acres moro Or less, together
with all tho improvements thereon, this
being tho plantation on which r. G. Scar
borough now resides, and which was Pur-
chased by him at Sheriff IS sale June 9th,
1865. Also, lots Nos. and 2 in section 26,
township 20, north OF range cast, contain
ing sixty-eight and 62-lO0 acres moro or
less.
Tho sale is made on tho plantation at the
request and by direction OF the defendant.
Terms of sale, cash, with beneft of ap-
praisemont. w. $. LOGAN,
Ct Sheriff.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
CONSTABLE's SALE.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Ouachita.
Justices Court for Ward No. 8.
Cobb e. Gunby

State Of Louisiana, Parish OF Ouachita.
Justices Court for Ward No. 3.
Cobb & Gunby
VS.. No. 15l.
Caroline Grayson, tutrix Of tho minors
Wiley Scott and Allen Scott.
BY virtue of n writ of iteri flciaS to me
directed by the Hon. II. Ii. Vinson, Justice
OF the Peace in and for Ward No. of tho
Parish Of Ouachita. have seized and will
proceed to sell at public auction, on
Saturday, the 3Oth of August, 1879,
at IL o'clock NJ. ut the Courthouse door in
the city of Monroe, the following described
property, to-wit:
All the right. title and interest OF the
minors Wiley Scott and Allen Scott in u
certain final judgment rendered by tho
Parish Court of Ouachita parish, on 18th
day OF May. 1879, in tho matter of the final
account of the succession OF Cornelius
Scott, deceased, on opposition thereto o, which
said Judgment il against GeorgeC Phillips,
executor OF said succession, and tho inter
est Of said minors is for the sum of two
have also seized. and will sell, all the in
IL months bond made by Caroline Gray
son, tutrix, with w. Brannom and A. A.
Gunby as sureties, in favor of George G.
Phillips, executor of the succession OF Cor
nelus Scott, for seven hundred and ton dol
lars with S ipor cent interest, dated l6tl,
February, 1878, and filed in the Clerks
Office 10th May, 1879.
Terms OF sale, cash, with the benefit of
appraisement.
JOHN e. VINSON,
n49:3t Constable.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
Watch Your Dates,

Following the name of each subscri-
ber's address on his paper is the date
of the expiration of his subscription.
This date is both receipt for pay
ments made and a weekly notice when
the subscribers time expires. Thus,
"John Smith 12feb79,"
the address on his paper, is Mr.. Smiths
receipt up to the 10th of February, 1879,
and a notice of the expiration Of his
subscription on that day. He requires
no other receipt and no further notice
from this Office.
We trust that subscribers who find
that their dates show delinquency, will
promptly pay thoir dues.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
River. News.

The river is deceitful a fellow con-
victed Of breach of promise is not more
SO. Last week, there were fair pros
poets of a rise, owing to recent heavy
showers. Well, there was rise, but
not such an one as we had anticipated.
The bed of the river is trying to rise
above the water.
The Little Bob B. passed down at
noon Wednesday without landing, Of
course. She should return Sunday.
An amusing little incident occurred
ON the river front last Tuesday. The
Editor stroliing around noticed a skid
coming down tho river and soon per-
ceive<i that the occupants were two
well.known young gentlemen from
Trenton, or, as Commodore Jenkins
would say, the sscanteened" town
around the bend. He invited them
over, promising to s'set 'em up" but
they were not to be bribed that way,
and after returning thanks for the kind
invitation and expressing their regrets
proceeded on their way.
New Orleans Picayunc, sth: "The
steamer Port Eads, which loft st. Louis
for New Orleans last Sunday, had tho
heaviest tow that ever left st. Louis
for the South in the month of August.
She had five barges Of produce and two
barges of ice. Among the cargo were
13O, 600 bushels OF grain in bulk. Allow
ing 1000 tons to the barge, which Is q
low estimate, she had 1000 tons, (which
If transported by rail would require
700 cars drawn by 21 locomotives.
Does this look like our river route was
q Ielusfon ?''
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
Not in the Minutes.

From what I saw and heard at
Minden, think it would be advisable
for the wives of some of our preachers
to go with them to tho next Conven-
tion.-I2eO. L. C. Kellis. E;
Twenty years ago it would have
beon "advisable" for Mrs, L. to have
gone with us, but tho danger is all over
now. We hardly think, Bro. X, there
is much danger in your going to
Keachi next year. 1t might be advis-
able for such men as Bro. we'll, we
are out of danger, and that suf1ices.-
Reu. s. G. Lee, IN Baptist Messenger.
Our co,.t5,ere of the Richland Beacon
will please take this subject in hand.
We believe he was one of the delegates
to the Minden Convention, and was
unacconlpanied by his better-half.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
TO CREDITORS.

No. 16l4-Fourteenth District Court.
In the matter Of the Insolvency of VIM. G.
Williamson.
Notice is hereby given, that pursuant to
an order of the Honorable Judge of tho
chita, in the absence of the Honorable
Judge Of the Fourteenth District Court, the
creditors of said InsoIvent, VIM. C. VIII
hanson, are requested to meet at the
Recorders Office in the city of Monroe, La,
on Wednesday,, the goth day of September,
1879 at IL O'Clock N.
(~) Given under my hand and seal
L. 8. of Office, on this 9th day Of August,
(- 1879. X. w. McCLENDON,
3. Recorder.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

1t is difficult to sec why the late
Constitutional Convention provided for
tho election, once in four years, of
bers of the House of Representatives,
both going in and coming out at the
same time. Why elect Senators, when
VIC arc to elect members of the House
of Representatives And why elect
Representatives, when Senators are
elected at the same time and for the
Same purpose?
Will our learned brother Of the
Shreveport Standard, now that the
weather is cooler, tackle this question? ?
IIe may refer it, in case vitality is
wanting, to either Judge Land, Col.
Mutt, or Mr.. Blanchard.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
EDUCATIONAL.
T OUISlANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
AND MECHANICAL
COLLEGE,,
BATON ROUGE, La,

BATON ROUGE, La,
Is now in successful operation, with good
Session begins, by law. October s and
Ess;i:tsss for xn.rseeioa-very good an
creased; much ph,losdpSicsl .S and eSemical u M cal
MisiosE1 H ihioEsneesi3K ,asks mS.sSms q N.aars!
and @ ss..Es Sos sar asisaay ss ss
Tor which ias acre. OF god iaaa Ssve eS; Soss;
oo.rsc Of Study embraces wide aeld of
Htorature aud science; and paronts will
select tho studiss which they may wish
cises are ranked a. studies. only obligatory
on the cadets who are quartered IN tho
etSsr %no board in ss
To become ''student" or ''cadct, !" Is option
al with tho parent.
youths not under fourteen years of ago,
who are proficient in tho branches of i
tor at any time during tho session, and be
dents may 6e residents Of other ststcs. ''
be received until mt the I.esislat"se % makes a"s an
appropriation to pay their @ expenses,
and as noIse,% snd ahs use nc Of ,
Rouge for about $l5 q month and those
who form "Messes'' can maintain them
solves for e8 to $s month. -
Expenses for a Milita,y Cudct.-Fixed OK
penses per month.Roard. = lodging and SER
ing. - 60; fuel and lights, SO cents; me<lic,l
attendance. .$l; total, 3l8; or for tho session
Of session. Payable monthly In advance.
Contingent Expenses per sesaion-ostims-
stationery, Sl6; modIcines, S5; breakagos
and contingencies. e6 total. t72. Payable
$4S on entranco, balance IA january I. In
cadets will be charged only for tho time oi
attendance, except that there will be no ro-
mission of fees for the last two months OF
the session.
Location healthy, and desirable for doll
cate youths who may not be able to stand
q colder climate.
For further information, address
ID. +. BOYD. President.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Monroe and Trenton are making
headway ON the quarantine. Monroe
quarantined Trenton, because the Little
Bob was permitted to land goods and
passengers from New Orleans, at
Trenton, and some fellow cuts down
trees on road leading to Monroe from
tho west.
And all this is in the parish we have
tho honor to represent.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
NEW AovERr,sehaENrs
ClIEKIFE'S SALE.

Bry & Muir
VS.. No. li9O.
Jerry Driver OF al.
State of Louisiana, Parish of Ouachita,
lAth District Court.
BY virtue OF u writ OF ii. in. issued by the
above court. in the above entitled cause
aud to mo directed. have seized and will
the city of Monroe. La, within tho hours
prescribed by law, ON
Saturday, goth day of September, 1879,
the following described property, to-wit ::
One gin house. together with all its fix
lures aud attachment 8, aud also the acre of
ground upon which It stands.
Seized as the property Of Jerry Driver,
JET Cav. Albert Greon, Frank Washington,
George Washington. Fompey jackson,
sold to satisfy said writ of ii. ia. and costs.
Terms of sale, cash, with benotit OF ap-
praisement. w. s. LOGAN,
Ct Sheriff.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Notice is hereby given th at the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim and secure fl nal entry thereof at the
expiration OF thirty days from The date OF
application No. .32I-north half of southwest
Quarter and south half of southwest quarter
OF section SO, township II north range east,
Land District North Red river: and he
names tho following as his witnesses: John
b. Landrum of Ouachita parish, and John
y. Johnson of Ouachita parish.
WM. M. BURWELL,
Aug. Is, 1879. asst Register.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
SALE.
Citizens Bank of Louisiana

~
Citizens Bank of Louisiana
8. w. Downs Q. al.
State Of Louisiana, Parish OF OuAchita.
18th District Court.
BY virtue Of 2 writ Of seizure and sale is
sued by the Honorable 8: g. Parsons.
and for tho parish Of Ouachita, and to me
directed in the above entitled suit, have
seized and taken into my possession and
Courthouse door, in the city OF Monroe on
Saturday, goth day of September, 1870.
within the hours prescribed by law, the
following described property, to-wit:
parish of Ouschita. Louisiana, ON tho east
bank of tho Ouachita river. containing thir-
teen hundred and forty and forty hun. hun.
up OF aud acquired in different parcels. an
eight hundredths acres, more or loss, known
as the "Pomet' 'confirmation, acquired by
solomon Weathersbee Downs from his
parish of Ouachita, deceased, and tho same
that Weathersbee acquired by purchase
from Duncan Cameron, on the 10Th OF July,
1907.
2. Three hundred and fort two and fifty
four hundredths, moro Or less, known as
acquired by purchase from Theodule G.
Delery, as per act passed before Lewis F.
Lamy, Parish Judge and ex-ofhcio Notary
the I'D Of March, 1884, having ten arpents
front on tho Ouachita river by tho ordinary
depth Of forty arpents back.
four huudredths acres, more or less, being
lots Nos. two aud three of section No. seven
four east, Otherwise described in the last
survey made by the authority Of the United
States Government as lot No. one aud the
from the United States, on the 1st of Janu-
sry, 1sss: as per Reeeiver's receipt No 1927,
WeAthersbee.
4. One hundred and nine-nine and six
four four Of % section seven. @ In % %toMnsSip NO No. sew sew
scribed in the last survey made by author
east half Of the east half OF section and lot
No. two Of section seven. purchased by 8.
". Downs Downs from the United 81 gsta,ess as per
S. One hundred and fifty-eight and ninety
six hundredths acres, more or less. being
four east, otherwise described in the last
survey made by authority Of tho United
three and the::northeast quarter ofthe south
east quarter and tho south half of the south
east ca quarter Of SECTION s six, purchased by 8:
q day of March A. d. 1884 as per Receivers
duplicate receipt No. !545.
the same plantation on which the said SOP
omon Weathersbee Downs resided.
Together with all tho improvements and
appurtenances belonging to said lands,
thereon or thereto attached, as above
each, of the mortgage stock of the Citizens
Bank Of Louisiana, attached to said tracts
Of land seized in the above suit.
Terms of sale, cash, at not less than two
thirds Of its appraised value, the purchaser
to assume all the obligations and RESPONSE
bilities Of stockhoIder of tho Citizens
Bank of Louisiana to the extent Of tho 17O
shares of stock above mentioned.
w. S. LOGAN,
Monroe, La, Aug. Is, 1879. Sheriff.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
Special Notice F!

After tho 1st of August, 1879, all legal ad-
vertisoments appearing in this paper must
be paid for after the first publication; other
wise, such advertisements will be discon-
tinued. Administrators, attorneys and Of
floors of the law will please bear this regu-
lation in mind. It will diminish their Ia
bors, and will save us II serious loss, borne
too long already.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Mr.. Rills will be pleased to sec his
friends and patrons in his new storo on
Grand street, opposite s. Meyers,
where, with full and we'll selected
stock, he promises to meet their wants
at greatly reduced prices. Remember
the place, on Grand street, opposite s.
Meyers.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Correspondence between the Monroe
and Bastrop base ball clubs is-now be-
ing exchanged, and it ia probable that
tho two clubs will come to satisfac-
tory decision, and that a match game
between the two clubs will be played
month.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

We call the attention OF our readers
to the card of Lewis D. Allen, Jr.,
banker, which appears in another col
umn. Mr.. Allen has been located
among us for two years past and is
regarded as one Of the fixtures OF this
section. We trust his business will
continue to be appreciated by our peo-
pie and an increased patronage result
from his earnest efforts to build up Il
banking business in Monroe.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
FOR SHERIFF..

We are authorized to announce DIR. II. p.
RICHARDSON as u candidate for Sheriff of
tho Parish Of Ouachita, at the ensuing
election December next.
Wo are authorized to announce Mr..
J. T.. MCGUIRE as a candidate for Sheriff
Of tho parish Of Ouachita. Subject to action
of the Democratic Convention.
Mr.. Et1itor-Please announce me as q
candidate for Sheriff Of Ouachita parish, at
the election in December next, subject to
the nomination of the Democratic Convcn-
ton. X. w. MCCLENDoN.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

A special meeting of this Committee
is called tor Saturday, August %, 1879,
at IL NJ. Important business, and full
attendance is requested.
S. D. MCENERY, Chairman.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

There was Representative ward in
New Orleans - was there not -
deprived of u vote in the late Cousti-
tutionaI Convention. What ward was
it, and who represented It?
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Just received,a fine selection Of beau
tifui chromos at the bookstore, and
Mr.. Rills isselling them so low that
no one should any longer complain of
bare walls.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

See here! Is it not about time the
great New Orleans dailies should stop
stealing from this paper?
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
MARRIED..

In Monroe, Sunday, August 10, 1879. at
Templc Sinai by DIR. L. NJ. Joewenburg,
OF Vicksburg, Miss ALICE STKINAC to MIR.
JONAS MEYER, both of Monroe.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Have the merchants of Monroe ever
realized tho fact that the road running
directly west from the ferry landing,
whicl, is intersected by another road
from tho Claiborne road, is the key to
tho Hill trade? If this road was made
passable, Monroe and Tronton would
be on an equality in point Of distance.
During high water the road would be
impracticable. But the time intervcn-
ing between the maturing Of tho crops
and the overflow period, permits the
moving and marketing of the greater
part of the crop. The past few years
have given abundant evidence of the
value of tho Hill trade to this city,
and the Board of Trade should make
it point to retain and extend its GUS
tom in that direction as much as posi-
bic. A free ferry and complete stocks
are great inducements to traders, and,
il offered over good road, would make
business lively for season. 1t would
cost but little to put the road in first
class condition, and we dare say that
no investment would make Il better
return for its trouble and expense.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

FUN D1SIN1CI ATIORN E1.
We arc authorized TO announce Judge
THos. A. GARRETT as candidate for
District Attorney Of the Flftl, District,
composed Of the Parishes OF Ouachita and
Richland.
We are authorized to announce W. n.
PoIrs, Esq, as candidate for re-election
to the Office OF District Attorney Of the
Fifth District. Subject to nomination Of
tho Democratic Convention.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
FOR CLERK,

We are authorized to announce Mr..
AUSTIN GREEN as o candidate for Clerk of
the Fifth District Court for the parish of
Ouachita. Subject to action of tho De,no-
cratic Convention.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15
HENRY KOCH. j. +. wETZEt4.
VOCII Il WETZEL,
Dealers in all kinds Of
HOU S SEHOLD FURN 1T u II T.,

CUFFINS, COFFIN tn INNINGS, &c.
Furniture repaired, or made to order, and
satisfaction Guaranteed. All orders for
Furniture promptly attended to. Collins
supplied ut short notice, with services Of
Undertaken, if desired.
We have also on hand II full stock Of
Childron's Carriages, which we offer tor
sale at low prices.
Store and shop on Grand street, opposite
Mctee's drug store. An inspection OF our
work and furniture is respect fully invited.
january l, 1879. ly
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Prominent physicians prescribe
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Students can board themselves upon tho
''iness system" for less than ono half tho
above rates.
Tho above estimate Is reliable, and in
cludes everything except fuel (Which stu
dents buy from tho University at cost), and
furniture for tlieir room and books and
clothing.
Some students of good standing got along
comfortably llere last year loss than SO
whilst others spont double that amount.
Tho University IL in excellent condition
and is steadily Cunning In popularity aud
prosperity.
The Faculty IL complete. All the depart
tho Preparatory department, aro in SUCCESS
ful operation. Tho location is hoalthy.
Nevor was case of yellow iovor hero.
For catalogues and information apply to
tho Chancellor, ALEX. =. STEWART.
II. NJ. SULLIVAN,
As st Secretary Board TruStcCs.
The Ouachita telegraph., 1879-08-15

Ammunition for all kinds of shot
guns, pistols and rifles, cheaper than
ever, at Riils' bookstore on Grand
street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1879-11-24
Our Iron Market Abroad.

Springfield Republican
One OF the most hopeful elements in
the revival of the iron industry is the
demand for American hardware in the
British colonies, on account of its super
Tor quality. The agent OF a leading
Australian house writes to a Birming-
ham firm: al feel grieved to note that
the American orders consist almost en-
tirely OF japanned iron goods, planes,
carpenters tools, electro-plated goods,
locks, cutlery, etc, the very items which
seven years ago were supposed to be
almost Birmingham or English
monopoly. Are your workmen losing
their skill or your employers their en-
tcrprise? Why do not the masters go
TO the foreign markets en- maSSe and see
what America is doing? This utter in
crtness in another seven years time Will
reduce our impOrtatiOns from England
To almost nothing To this the head
of the Birmingham house adds: Il am
weary OF the complaints repeated by
every correspondent, that American
goods are SO much better than English
better wrapped up, better packed and
better marked. All these charges are
made by men who only buy American
ware because they are compelled 10 do
So, or foregO business entirely.
oddly enough, some of the British hard
ware dealers look To see the revival OF
business in this country check American
competition abroad. ON the contrary,
il is likely to increase il, ii prices don't
90 up too much and il the hide-bOund
tariff is loOsencd a little TO promote re-
ciprocal trade. Yankee goods have the
habit of getting more and more in de-
mand wherever they are introduced.
Under the present conditions, moreover,
the iron industry is extremely liable to
overproduction, which makes a secure
foreign market the best safeguard
against loss. The American Manufacturer
cautions the furnace owners that there
is already imminent danger of overdo-
inc. but omits to teach the lesson or ex-
perience that the tariff is largely reSpOn-
siblc for it.