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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Nix. lpII,,E:
T. of the GUARDIAN |


In recent issue of the GUARDIAN
read with interest an artic'" on ,'sip's-
their u-c and sale. I am glad to see that yen
have 'Hou-ht proper to moot the ,ulJrct "f
rinrnt Al To- the pr""rc>s Of rcliu Il ciNIli-
zatiun. The wclj-hcing of sncirty viii
eventually nrct~,itate legislation IN many
subject. that have hitherto been consider
ed a. Il violation nf private rights. II
society ia it~ legislative capacity. has the
right To make Laws frr thu punishment oi
crinlr, II certainly has the Ii.ht 10 take
all reasonable s;"p, t. prevent ID" com
mission uf crime. NNr should not hesitate
/ To adopt measures that uugur t.ouahly
minister - the -ouH of m, v'..c cull-
muuitv. \ vast auour' Il a." criu."s
committed - ,aiu~t tie 3 ac, and dignity
vi the State" could be prevented 10y judi
cious legislation aud u Wholesome enforce
meat Of I'll law, aud thereby thoG, sands
Of dollars annually saved to the tax. pay
cts. II i, time the people were waking up
10 their interest. am persuaded that
all tin people need is To lave these mat
tiers clearly set before them. They have
intelligence enough to see them, and self
interest, If 10 other motive, viii induce
them 10 take actior thereon. IL is 10 he
hoped, Mr.. Editor, that the article referred
70 is but one of many Of the kind that
will honor the columns of the Guardian.
JoSNn.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
MICHAEL WE'LL.

NJ. We'll is dead. Gods finger touched
him and lie slept" He had lived over a
half century and all thtough the year, of
his life had been n good, kiud-hcartrd
mana man in whom all found epmrthing
TO admire and esteem.
Born at Albcrsweilcr. in Rhcnish Bava-
ria in l-2@, the subject of this notice emf
grated in l-I9 and settled at once in
Homer while the town was yet IN the
widwoods. Here he engaged in business
with his brother, 5. Well a first settler,
aud after several years married Miss Juiia
f'rcidheim, Of Rastrop.
The life of our deceased friend from the
time he came to Homer until the day of
his death il part of the history OF the
parish No man ia Claiborne parish but
that knew Mike We'll. He WAS always
genial and compauionahlr always public
spirited. always charitable. lie had a
tender heart and never refused TO ad the
distressed, the widow and the orphan.
! Many times has the writer Of this article
seen Mr. Wells eyes filled with tears at
the tale of misery.
Perhaps the warmest friends Of the lie
ceased were those with whom lac wa-
thrown in travelling. When men are
away from their homes and among strang-
ers there il lees reserve IN their uSsOCia-
ton. They learn more of the real nature
of each other and are thus better able Ia
form n correct opinion of the real worth
of their companions. Tbs test the de-
ceased bore well, and the writer can bear
witness To the pure nature aud the sarri-
/ ficing devotion Of the man who has gone.
/ All along through his life II. We'll dropped
! these acts If bcucvolcncc and friendship
which like seed scattered by the waysidc
grow into trees and flowers of beauty Ia
keep green his memory. All the good
that this man did lived after him. Here
among the people with whom hc had liyrt!
for ~ long there were mluy sad hearts
" hen it was learned that he was dead.
Yes; Mike We'll Wa, good man. Ills
death was a pracc'Hl and quiet one.
Sustained 10y confident belief IN the
faith Of his people, h. gave ny III" ghost
peacefully, happily, after having commit
ted bis afflicted family to the God of Abra-
ham, Isaac and jacob. Many have spoken
TO M Of his dcath--huw peaceful how
composed. how h0rcful. lie is with his
God. II he had faults they are now for
gotten in the remembrance of hl- virtues.
We mouth his death. for he was Kind Ia
Ms and was always friend. Yet we would
not call him back from a place that h.
seemed 81 willing to go.
The deceased leaves widow and tnur
children. Henry. the oldest son. " Ill per-
pctuatc the virtues of his father. lie has
his Kind hear; and is like him in other
| respects. TO the weeping wife, children
/ and relatives, To- those vino came from fan
away to comfort the distressed We tender
our sympathirS, conscious that however
great it may hr il cannot heal their grief
/ yet it may hc pleasant for them {" kn""
/ that this tribute is inspired 10y = mime
esteem for the many good fHaiitit- of him
/ they loved 81 we'll.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The drummers, jolly drummers arc
coming to town. True, they don't adver.
tise mucr in the local pare-s, yet we are
always glad TO see them. They are lavish
with their change-they bring with them
the latest jokes, the newest songs; they
always look bright and cheerful and are
always welcome.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Read the advertisement Of l.. NJ Grigsby.
He wishes 10 sell or rent his large, fine
pantatio on Flat Lick. Mr.. Grigshy has
one Of the best places in Claiborne parish.
on him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The Jackson parish delegates in the
constitutional convention "arc making so
much noise in regard To parish boundaries,
&C." that the Vienna Sentinel begins ta
fear that slice is to be taken from Lin
coin parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The constitutional convention has pass.
ed an ordinance prohibiting the General
Assembly from contracting any debt or
liability on the part of the State except
for the purpose of repeiiing invasion or
the suppression of instruction.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Many Of our exchanges have copied our
article on the pistol. If they approve Of
our views we beg that they will take a
stand with US and procure such legislation
a. will put an end to the traffic in pistols
in Louisiana
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

While we regret the sad bereavement
which has made his visit necessary, We
were pleased to meet again our good
friend Samuel We'll, of New Orleans
The lapse of years seems to have made no
change in Mr. We'll, who looks as fresh and
vigorous as of yore.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Cotton Market

>hrrpoIt-or''iuar!, log; good ordinary,
To-; low mildlins, liz; middling, LIZ; good
midd,ng, lli.
New Or,cans-Good middling, l2s; mid
ding, III; good ordinary, liz; ordinary,
ia
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
LETTERS FROM THs PEOPLE.

Under this head We publish such articles
a. ouI patrons choose to write upon mat
tcrS of public Interest. II must u" under
stood that we Iir in Ma way Responsible Tor
the views. criiici>m~. plans. &C., which ap-
pear IA this rnlmu. III. GtAEpl,N.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
What Is the Convention OoIng7

What will the convention dol What
has the convention done' These are q
sample Of the questions propounded to us
daily by friends in town and country.
And to answer them il difficult, except
that we confne ourselves 10 the general
statement that the delegates in their or
gained capacity seemed to be getting
ready for business. We think from the
manner Of the organization, the charcter
of the delegates aud hat we have read of
their proceedings, that they have done u
great deal.
They have not made constitution in
twenty days They have not hurried
through with what was before them, but
they have given to all delegates an oppor-
tunity To introduce their pet measures and
ordinances. The arrangement of th' COM
mittees has been sach that when they
make their reports more than half the
work has been done. We are not Of those
who expect that so great and important a
work n the convention has before il
should be accomplished in few days.
We are not disposed to exclaim against
delay until q reasonable time has elapsed.
We think the convention has done much
and when the work of the committees
begins to take shape, we believe it will be
found that those days that seemed frit-
tered away will be found to have been
consumed in solid work. II delegates
were receiving princely salaries instead of
tn" beggarly per diem that is paid them,
we might perhaps imagine that they
would find it To their interest to delay.
A. it is We think that they have every
inducemcnt tn waste no time; and II they
remain in session long while 1t will he
| rather from stern conviction of duty to
| the state than from any other reason.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Ii is now we arc informed considered
10 be certain that the new constitution
will he submitted to the people for ratiii-
cation or rjrctiqn.--
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Night fishing is popular but not pay
ing business. The festive catfish prefers
to mediate upon the uncertain nature OF
piscstorial affairs after the shades of
evening have enwrappcd him AS it wcre i'll
O shroud.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Advertised Letters,

7 FILTERS below, if not called for hy the
IL lst day of June, l-79, will be sent
10 the ead-Lettcr office:
Brnton, Enoch Hill. Daniel
Bislnnd. Thomas Knowles. Lott
Calender, 7 " > MoHcrief, John
Duke, Sophrouia J Nrsbit, II II
Edwards, louisa Page. Manuel
EthcibrIt, Mr. Seals. Ellen
Gilmer. kiso Smith. WIN
Ham, Henry I'mplnuus, Frank
Hirshhrrg, Herman
ID. ". HARRIS, T. NJ.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

No man who served under General Dick
Taylor should fail to purchas" copy Of
his book "Dc-truction and Recon-trnc-
ton" If the post master has not supply
on hand leave Your name.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Much has been said about the necessity
of educating people. That can only br
done in Claiborne parish by getting every
body 10 read. Bny yonr books Therefore
from II. W Harris at the post office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

In another column will be seen n notice
If the regular m"riing Of Homer Lodge
No. l. l. q. q. +. We are glad to know
that this Lodge has been recognized
Tn" practical charity and bcncvolrnc"
which charactrrilcs odd-irllow-hip make
the order superior to any other benevolent
organization. 1t il conceded by all to he
superior to all other institutions OF a
similar character. We are informed that
the order has now over half a million OF
members, aid that in the year l-77, the
latest date to which statistics have been
compiled, nearly two million dollar, were
paid for relief of the sick, To widows and
orphans, and for the burial Of the dead.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The probabilities are now strong thai
the President will veto the separate bill Ia
prohibit the interference Of military ut
the polls. Hayes backbone has stiiirntd
once again.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Court il in session this week ut Vienna
in Lincoln parish. General Young. Col
j. s. Young and r. II. McClrndon, Espr''
are all in attendance.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Up, mp, goes the cotton. Those who
were so fortunate IA to have any left over
are now chuckling over III cents per
pound. And we are told that it will 60
stiIl higher.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Caddo parish wants two disi.!"t courts
and two jndges-one civil AMI the "'h'i
q criminal court.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Cox, who killed Aston in Atlanta, Geor-
gia, has been sentenced to the penitcntiary
for life.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Chill and Peru are ut war with each
other about nothing in particular. We
have as vet heard only of n naval fight
with no damage done.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Parish court adjourned on Wedncsdn,
last. No cases of any general Interest
were disposed Of
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Gen. I,eaurrgard is said to he making
arrangements for the II noval of the Loni'
siaua State Lottery to 81. LoHis.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

"Destrnctiun and Reconstruction Gen
eral Dick Taylor's book on I'll" lat" war
has Just been received at the pn-t-oi,cr
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Mr. McGec. of Mindrn, fills his regular
appointment ut til" Baptist church next
Saturday and Sunday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The House Of Representatives has now
passed n separate hill to prohibit the use
Of troops nj the polls.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Tha event of the week in mercantile
r.Tslrs was She lcscrdemain performance
gwen to select party by Mr. Simon. of
the New oh"An, firm OF Simon * Kohn.
All the dry goods clerks, the bosses, and n
lew other gentlemen assembled ia Mrs.
Warts parlor at half past cigh; o'clock,
and for about an honr were handsomely
entertained by Mr.. Simou's brilliant frats
OF prestldigitation. Mr. Simon is an ANA
teur Of decided skill, and withal a clever
and agreeable gentleman. He aud our
clever young friend, Leon Mayer. are
travelling together, aud although they
d'u't advertise, are always welcome in
Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Ncm entertainments.
HOMER LODGE 30. As, I. d. o. F.,

MEETS every Monday night at o'clock
vi 't the Lodge Hall. next door below
ha, Glands Stable,
st Il. BRYAN, \. G.; T. II. KogTUM, V.G.;
DREw FEEGysoN, Treasurer: J. A. Rich
Ahn>oS, Secretary.
~ Brethren in good standing in other
Lodges are invited to attend.
May -. i-79. 39:3m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Te1arkana is to have another railroad
from Tyler, Texas.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Mr.. T. p. Hamilton now runs tri'
weekly hack from Homer to Magnolia.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The Western Protestant grows better
with each succrssiv" number W" hear
the last number highly comp'imcntcd by
subscribers in and about Homer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
J. L. TRIMBLE,
Attorney aud Counsellor at Law,

NNNITsTN II4I4TI, I8N.i
WILL give prompt attention TO all bua-
w hess entrusted tn him in the parishes
of Union. Claiborne. Lincoln. Morehouse
and Onachita, and the Supreme Court st
Monroe. Special attention given to sue
crs>ions and collections.
MAY :, l-1g. ~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The Grand Lodge of I. q. q. Is H. cotn'
prising the states Of mississippi, Arkansas,
Louisiana, Florida aud Alabama met III
Mcmuhis on the 18th inst.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

II is said that If the $50 inhabitants OF
Homer 6+3 went fishing on Saturday last
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Over three hundred ordinances and
resolutions have becn introduced INTO the
constitutional convention.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The Vienna Sentinel has patent ont,
side.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Now that the long litigation over the
North Louisiana and Texas Railroad il
over. parties who onght to know predict
the early completion of the gap between
Monroe and Shreveport. In another col
umn we publish history of the litigation
and it's final result which will be read
with interest by those who live near the
proposed route.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Homer, La, May 9th. lS79.

Rev. Mr.. Ivey, the agent Of the South
western Bible Society, y,,., he'd at Homer
on Sunda! last. The subject of his dis
course was the Bible. His ability is I'M
qestOned and all who heard him were
profoundly interested in his sermon. But
little money was raised for the society be-
cause. We presume, no special exerton
was made for that end.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

We learn that J. W. Howell, charged
with the murder of Robt. Symmonds, the
party who was killed in Jail year before
last. has been arrested in Texarkana.
Sheriff Kirkpatrick accompanied by H. r.
smith has gone TO Texarkana with a
requisition for him.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The New York Herald has an article to
the effect that Fred Douglas, L. s. Marshal
for the District Of Columbia, received a
siana, informing him that the papers for
the arrest Of Congressman j. Floyd King
would be forwarded-the charge being
that Mr.. King was "a participant in the
recent election frauds in Louisiana" Doug
las laid the letter before Attorney General
Devens, who advised him To Motif the
Louisiana authorities that the arrest could
not be- made while Congress was in session.
Douglas then sent word not to forward the
papers.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

The following report of an interview
with Hon. 4. y. George will he of Interest
to our readers in Claiborne aud Webster
parishes:
"a. Is. George is delegate from the
Twrnty-fIr>t Senatorial District. is a ma
this State for the last twenty-five wears.
At one time he was District Attorney and
has represented his district in the state
Senate. Mr. George is now ~ years Of
age. Mr., George thinks il is bad policy
for delegates to come to the convention
with fixed opinions On the important qucs-
tions which ar" To come up for discussion.
He holds that they should be- open to con
viction and cherish no preconccivcd no
tons as to what steps should I've taken.
He is Of opinion that but few delegates
have had an opportunity of considering
thoroughly the grave subjects upon which
the convention will take action, ~ they
have been occupied with their private
affairs; aud, therefore, he maintn,us that it
is only after CONSULTATION aud due dt lil,'r-
alton that opinions should he formed. A.
for himself, Individually, he will seek to
act for the best interests of the State.
lie regards III" convention a. onr of the
representative men, and thinks that the
result of their deliberations will be ac-
ccpiahlr; at the me time hr fears that the
people expect more AT the hands of thccou-
vcntion than viii br accorded. In speak
ing of the questions whether the proceed
ings of the convention should hc submit
ed to the people for ratlii, alton OF reicc-
tlon. Mr.. George said there was much to
Toe urged on both sides Of the proposition.
which hinged ON the construction to he
placed OH the act calling the convention
i. o., whether the members of the convru-
tion We're restricted to hrcNcrci-" OF only
such powrrs ~ were delegated to them lay
the people, their constituents"
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
Constitutional Convention.
[From the Shreveport Daily Times,

[From the Shreveport Daily Times.
NEW ORLEANS, May l0.-FOr the last
three days the convention has been en-
gagged IN considering the report of the COM
mittce on Limitation of legislative power.
That committee reported some thirty
articles intended for Incorporation in the
constitution. These articles are being con-
,iderrd sentative" and over each article,
as far as We have gon. in the report, an
animated and interesting debate has arisen.
The questions presented are viewed ami
discussed from every possible standpoint,
and great thoroughurss aud maturity of
consideration il the result. There is no
more important branch of the constitution
than this one on limitations Of Legislative
power, and hence the necessity for the
| greatest care and circumspection in con
>ilcring the report.
One of the articles Of the report limits
the rate of State taxes for all purposes to
/ five mills: and another article limits the
rate of parish and municipal taxes to ten
mills. These articles have not Yet been
reached 4 strong effort will he made in
| the convention to restrict the maxium
rate of parish and municipal taxation to
/ the same rate as that for the State. The
| Caddo delegation i solid for this rcstric-
| ton.
| The Judiciary committee reported to-day
! adversely OH the ordinance introduced by
Judge Land. relative To- appeals from
| Caddo, BoS>i"r and peSoto parishes, on
20 the ground that IL was "a matter of legisla-
/ ton, and opi>idr of the proper domain
OF the convention. Chairman Land sub
mittcd the minority report and I'll" whole
I matter will come TIP later before the cou-
vcution.
The committee on federal relations, of
/ which Nj. blanchard il chairman reported
| n memorial tnt the Congress of 'hr United
States Oh the subject of national aid for
the establishment and maintenance of u
complete system of lcvrcs for the Missi~-
/ >ipi,i fis,r ard iis tributaries below Cairo.
J The report was adopted. and copies of the
memorial ord red forwarded 20 orr drlrga-
tlnn in Congress. tApro.
NEW ORLEANS. May lO..-The convention
adopted article Xix tnthiddlnI the General
Assembly from granting any extra COM
! prusItiuu. fee or allowance, u any public
J officer. agent. s"rsaut or contractor of tie
STATE. parish. "r municipality, OF to author
I i've the raymr'it Of any clairh against tn"
State parish. "r municipality, made with
ont express authority of tie law.
/ Jud,.c !. l.. TE,MnIE will hereafter prac-
ticc in Claiborne. His card appear, in the
"na''''h. l"' f'"l'' "i '''h"rn' fl''"l
kh"" JH"-" i'''l'.' N'll' haN'''" seen III
knowledge Of the law practically demon
>trai,d du,;a. the four years thrt h. was
,iui.r of the nth District. II, will re-
crive "A fir al i...nn Of the business.
They b,yc ,,ouo IN Arkansas lorr. aud
,r,
=" IL 'N''' ~" L"u'N'aha game law ana
now under the provisions of this same
law. the uu,,tior rises if they hriur
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
MRS. II. HOLLAND,

OF MONROE, La,
MOULD respectfully inform the Ladies
w of Homer and Claiborne parish, thst
I'll" keeps constantly Oh hand a line stock II
MILLINERY h FANCY GOODS,
consisting OF Ladies', Misses and CHI
drcu's Hats and Bonncts, Flowers. RibbceA
Trimmings, (Hilk and Grape also . MI
line of Ladies and Chidren's ready mads
Dress, and Underwear of the best mate
rial. Also full line of real Hair Brsn,
frirlctts, Cuils and PUTS, Lace CollAn
and Ilandkcrchicfs, Bridal Wreaths sed
Yelling. III orders sent TO me will y
promptly aud carefully attended to. ~
Hats can he seen ut G. G.. Gilfs, Hofnef,
La. aud orders left with him will receive
prompt attention.
MRS. II. HOLLAND,
Monroe, La
April 80, 1879. I6n
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14
FOR SALE Or RENT,

4 VALUABLE PLANTATION, situated
~ T. miles vest af Homer, Ii miles north
of Nlndcn, ana l. miles south of Haynes
Vile, halfway between the Mindrn and
Eldorado and Mindrn and Louisville roads.
$50 acres in the tract. 200 acres nr more
of which il opcn land aud under fence
part red. mHlatto and gray-ln0 acres
fresh, besides so acres Of good PASTURE
land under fence, with brauchrs of clear
water running through the same. A good
frame dwelling and cabins for 20 hands,
besides all necessary buildings. on the
place. Possession given to the buyer or
renter LIT Januarv next. Apply To the
undersigned on the premises.
J.. VI. GRIGSBY.
Nav II. lS19. Soft
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-05-14

Few. T. !. Upton Of the Methodist
Church is apparently Al Log rrhrad~ with
Rev. Linus Parker. Editor OF the New Or
leans Christian Advocate.
Let dos delight To bark and bite,
For natures made them 80.
Rnt preachers should not scold, and write.
Such naughty things. you know.
--Catroll Conservative.