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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
The University Business.

Our sovereign Convention has
gone into the State university bust
ness with Il Vengeance. I'm old
Christian lady once silcncrd the al
gumcnt of an luiidcl that one could
not baplise three thousand people
in one day, by saying that "hc stood
them all up in a low and sprlnklrd
them with Il COWS tail. The Con.
vcntion has sprinklrd universities
all over the State with COWS tail.
II set three of them mp in less than
IN hours time. We have. first the
"Louisiana University" at New Or.
leans, secondly. the "Lonisiana
State University at Baton Rouge,
and thirdly the "Louisiana State
Colorcd University" NJ New Orleans.
of pinchback and was Il graceful ac.
acknowledgements of the services of the
colored troops who ''it nObly' on
the debt question. The Convention
fairly raincd universities at its SEES
sion on the 9TH inst. 1t should go
on in this good work. Let it now
establish college in every village
and preparatory academy in every
nigger's back yard, and ii will then
he able TO carry ont It's gigantic syS.
TEN OF popular education. The
question where to get the students
to till them. or the money to support
them. is one too contpmptibly small
to occupy for moment the Stnpen-
dous intellrcts of this university.
ridden sovereign Convention.
Seriously, the State ought to be
able 10 endow aud support one first.
class literary institution properly or
ganized for higher education. and
thus put "A stop TO the drain on her
resources TO pay for the tuition OF
her sons at colleges in States where
they daily hear their own State and
! institutions dcrided and belittled
This, she cannot do if her education
al interests are so tritled with rs this
Convention has done, and if the en-
ergies, which ought to he conccn
trated OH a single school. are fritter
ed away on multiplicity OF them
Hence, the Convention has bungled
the university question as sadly a,
every other important measure tina,
has been brought before it.-Shrere
port Standard.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

7 WILL attend at the places named
l low, on the days specified, for the Pd,
pose of Revising the Assessment iof WV
year 1879:
MACEDONIA. Tuesday, July LIST;
ATHENS. Wednesday, July I'd; ~.
HOLLY SPRING, Thursday, July Ni
GAINESVILLE, Monday, July 'th'
GORDON, Tuesday, July 9Th; o.,.
SUMMERFIELD, "Wednesday, July s'''
LISBON, Thursday, July 10th; . IN.
HOMER, at all times when not hihps wv
above appointments. .hool
This il the year for enumeratinR 49,
children. aud hope all will furnish eo n
pletc lists of children between inc
six and twcnty-one years. On tnis .hool
mrration will depend the amount Of se "a.
money to he drawn by the parish OF ~
bornc-thc more children the more r,GS
The Revision will be closed after ''o'"
August LIST. .,..,.
June L. 1879
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
lPCBLIC-\o. 95.1

An Act TO provide additional regulations
for homestead and presumption entries of
public lands.
BE- it enacted by the Senate and House
of Representatives of the United States Of
America in Congress assembled. That be-
fore final proof shall be Submitted 10y any
person claiming to enter agricultural lands
under the laws providing for presumption
OF homestead entries. such person shall lille
with the register of the proper land office
n notice of his or her intention To make
such proof, stating therein the description
of lands To be- entered. and the names of
the witnesses by whom the necessary facts
will he established
Upon the filing of such notice. the regis
ter shall publish notice, that such apph-
cation has been made once a week for the
period If thirty days, in a newspaper to be-
hy him designated ~ published nearest
To such land and hr shall also post such
notice IN some conspicuous place in his Of
flee for the same period Such notice shall
contain the names of the witnesses rs stat
al in the application. At the expiration
of said period Of Thirty days. the claimant
shall be entitled To- make proof in the man
ner heretofore provided 10y law. The SEC
rotary Of the Interior shall make all necc--
>ary rules for giving effect To the foregoing
provisions.
Approved March 3, $50.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
succession Sale.

Succession Of J. l.. Buchanan, Deceased.
Parish Court, Parish OF Webster, La.
DY vir'uc Of n commission Of sale, ema-
ID mating from the Hon. Parish Court Of
Webster parish. and tn me directed on the
18th day oi July. \. d. l-79, will sell at
the CONTIGUOUS door, in thu town Of Min
den, Webster parish, La. on
Saturday. August 10th, A. d. 1879,
br,w.cn legal hours. the Telegraph Line,
known ~ tn" Homer and Minden line, to
grthcr with all the Insulators, Wires,
Brackets, Batteries, &c.
Terms of sale cash, with the benefit Of
apprni-cmcnt.
sad property sold to pay debts of said
succession n per tdhlcan now oil file in the
Clerks office of this parish.
W. y. COLLINS,
sheriff of Webster parish La.
July H. l-79. (rr fee S6) ls.ts
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
Communicate,
Examination at Mt. Zion.
WARD Sin.

MIR. EpIroR-At your request | hereby
communicate the closing exercises of Mt.
Zion school. This school is taught by W.
II. Leslie, who has had il in charge for
three years The examination of the
classes was on Thursday the 10th
inst. We were fortunate enough to
reach the ground early, but not before
il was hot. With our fair company We
were comfortably seated within full view
and in front of the rostrum. With one
survey Of the audience we were forcbly
impressed that this people felt no small
interest in the education of their children.
We saw that the father and mother were
deeply concerned, and all eyes were fixed
upon the classes who were undergoing
rigid examinations. Many questions
were asked to which we heard no answers,
owing to the distance from our position TO
the stage, but were satisfied. from the
pleasant smiles on the countcnances Of the
eager spectators who sat nearer by, that
the answers were correct.
Our attention in the forenoon was more
especially attracted 10y a class Of little
speakers So sweet were their voices and
appropriate were their gestures, that the
most noisy and indifferent gave attention,
and n profound silence reigncd over the
room while the hopes of our country
played the parts Of Cicero and Demosthe-
mes. The last of the class to speak was a
! little five or six year old, whose name we
did not learn, and who performed his
part we'll He was before the audience n
minute for each year of his age, was loud
and enthusiastic, aud retired from the
rostrum under the loud cheers Of all who
heard him.
At IL o'clock the audience was dismiss
ed for dinner, and then evidence of that
social suavity which is characteristic OF
the people of Mt. Zion community was
exhibited to the satisfaction Of all. The
men met with welcome salutations, the
ladies met and exchanged kisses 80 con.
genial to their nature. In fact, each Wed
with the other to see who could extend
the greatest number of hearty invitations
and secure the largest guest, with whom
they were more than willing to divide
the eatables 80 abnndantly prepared by
their willing hands for the occasion. In
consequence Of their great number we
had to decline many invitations, but the
one from Miss Lizzie Brooks was irresist-
able, we bowed in submission and
marched with her and her lady friends to
the thick shades of stately oak where
the provisions were being arranged, aud
where we met her father aud mother Mr.
and Mrs. Brooks, than whom more
courteous host and hostess never offered
food to man. When all had satisfied their
sppetites, increased by the delicious food
still plenty remained. The Lord has
certainly answered the prayers of this
people and pleased them in their store and
baskets.
In the afternoon some of the more ad.
yanced classes were before the people fos
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
HOMER MILL COMPANY.

I'VE have erected and have now IN run-
w ming order, a GRlST MILL, IN tue
town of Homer. Our engine is The eeie
hratrd King Portable Our mill OF
the best quallty--of the finest irench oun
stone. Grinding days, Tuesdays, Ihur'
days and Saturdays. Satisfaction guar.
aniccd Cash paid for corn. Meal LOT sa''
all the time. -, N
The celebrated Brown Gin, Wild al
modern Improvements, and a hne IT'S,
will be added this summer, and co''ou
rinucd on reasonable terms.
Give Ills a trial.
Nav - 1879 4i'om
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

examination. A class of two young Ia
dies who read well and intelligently from
the canto of the Roman poet Virgil, was
listened to with Interest by all latin
scholars present, and thereby evinced the
fact that they had stamped improvement
on the wings Of time" Young Mr.. Mel
son, who was examined in differential
caienlus, showed that his fertile mind is
fast grasping the ideas of, aud is able to
perceive the difference between constants
and variables. The easy manner in which
he elucidated the coordinate ares, explain
ed the ordinafes aud dbscissas Of apoint,
demonstrated the general equation of the
circle showed very couolusively that he
will soon be able TO understand the equa-
tons Of all the comic sections and even
the curve of the cycloid.
The whole examination was but stub
born fact in proof Of Mr.. Lesiie's unceas-
ing labors At the close of the exercises
Mr. Leslie in his modest manner addressed
the audience with a short and sppropri-
ate speech, IN which he made some rhetor-
ical SMILES which for beauty and applica-
ton are hard 10 surpass even in a studied
Grafton. From the number of babies in
attendance we think that this school is
destined to flourish for q number of years
yet.
The whole was interspcrsed with choice
music made by Mcssrs. keener, Langford
and OTIS, assisted by Mr.. Ben Callahan
who played that Indispensable instru-
m-nt-thc "E-fat horn" Everything on
exhibition was truly enjoyable save the
intense heat.
The sociablc at night We learn was
a success. We did not remain. Leaving
the grounds about 6p. III. we moved tC
Homer-ward, only stopping with our
friend {. ID. Yancey long enough to join
that generous hearted man and his be.
loved wife in eating some of the finest
watcrmelons of the season. Our young
friends Wilder and Jordan having cx
pressed their thirst for melons appeascd
and the young ladies with their faces
refreshed, we again started and soon ar
rived safely at home.
One fact however, is worthy TO mention
in connection with Mt Zion community
and that is its new church, buildin;
erected and completed few months since
and stands rs evidence of the liberalit!
and devoted religion of that industriou
people. And their efforts to establish an'
sustain permanent school are indicative
Of their high appreciation OF intellectual
culture.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
NJ \ SALOON.

THE PUBLIC AND MY FRIENDS ARE
L Informed tht have fitted up an ele
giant BAR on the Southeast corner Of the
Pablo Sqnare-in the Maxey building
where | will supply the wants Of all no
call on me. with the PCREST WINES and
LIQUORS ever sold in Homer-Fine Cigars
AT low prices-th- best BEER made in the
United States, and everything usually kept
in well regulated Saloon.
shall he grateful for all patronage ex-
tended TO me. MARTIN MALE.
April Is. 1879. IS
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
NICOLDS' WONDERFUL ..

MANUFACTURED by BARNHAHp, -.
NJ MILLER, Holly Spring, Claiborne p
ish. La. Van.
Wonderful q is sure cure ior IN
ralgia, rheumatism, Sick aud NeTCnol.
Headache, Cramping of the Bowels t H
era, Cholera Morbns, Cronp, lnP'S%s
Sprains, Bruises, Ringworm, Iettei' - the
Sold by all Druggists and Agen's ~
State of Louisiana
All orders addressed to BARSHAk.n,i -
MILLER, at the above Post-omce'
ceive prompt attention. A.
June IL. 1879.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

All the hot weather comes in lump.
Since Thursday last there has been no ccs-
sstion. The only way that one can keep
from melting is to avoid the sight OF tltyT-
mometer aud to deliberately murder any
man, woman OF child who volunteers any
information n to the state of the weather.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

While the late rains have seemingly
been general over the parish, we are in
formed that many farmers either did not
receive a sufficient quantity or that their
crops were ruinSl before the showers fell
The result is that the corn crop will be
short with many and that few will make
but little cotton.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We published last week the news that
the convention had retained the principal
Of the State debt intact with interest at
three and four per cent. 1t now seems
that that ordinance only passed its second
reading and that the convention is as far
as ever from a settlement Of the question.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We are informed that by reason of the
news Of yellow fever ut Memphis, Rev. j..
r. Graves was forced to turn back on his
way to Minden. lie will not be able to
ill any of his appointments IN North
Louisiana
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
Dispatches.

The following dispatches have been re-
ceived by DR.. Gray, President of the
Shreveport Poard of Health:
New Orleans, July 10, 1879.
No yellow fever in New Orleans. We
have quarantined against Memphis by
SAM CLoPPIS.
President B. of ii.
Memphis, July IL, 1879.
Four sporadic cares, two deaths; con.
fined to one locality; all isolated.
s. H.. COLLINS,
Secretary B. Of H.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Hon. J. G.. Egan. Assistant Attorney
General, returned last week, and will spend
the remainder Of the Summer with his
family. Judge Egan, Notwithstanding the
arduous labors of his Office, looks fresh
and vigorous and fully arpreciative Of the
fresh air Of Claiborne parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We received from Messrs Joe Taylor and
g. +. Phipps communication making spe-
cifc charges against DIR. IIckcrson, which
charges these gentlemen say they are will
ing and ready to prove. We conld not
publish this communication. II is right.
however that we should state that both
! these young gentlemen are of a. high
standing as any citizen in the parish.
We hope that "A satisfactory settlement Of
very unpleasant trouble may be- reached.
We notice in the Grrenback Dollar that
/ the good citizrus of Haynesvillc demand
an Investigation, 50 that no opprohrinm
may attach 10 that town. We regret
that the good people nf lIayncsvillc should
imagine that they have gotten a bad name
ancc with the people Of that community
satisfies ns that their character is above
rcproach
Since writing the above Dr. Hickcrson
has given to us for publication, a certifi-
cate from DR.. J. w. Harper, President of
the Louisiana Annual Conference, which
speaks in the highest terms Of DIR. IIick-
erson's character as a christian. divine
and a citizen. We cannot publish this
certificate, nor the numerous letters and
documents shown us by DR.. Hickcrson
which all tend To disprove the charges
against him published in circular form
Suffice it to say that they should weigh
strongly in making mp an opinion on the
charges in circulation.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

At Pleasant Hill, in Drsotn parish on
the Goth of last mouth, Mr.. Wyatt Foster
WAS killed by DIR. Larry Armstrong. The
difficulty grew out of the treatment one
of the parties had received from some
ladies.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We publish this week for the informa.
tion of all parties who desire 10 prove mp
homestead and pre-cmpton claims circu.
lar from the commissioner Of the land
office. Mr.. Ramsey, our efficient and
accommodating Recorder, is looking aftcr
these matters for many parties, and will
gladly furnish such information ~ is not
contained in the circular aud act of Con-
gress.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

The thermometer reached! loa degrees
on Monday.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We don't like to complain at postmasters
or we should certainly institute an enquiry
M to the delay Of the Shreveport Daily
Times.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

We learn that the Rev. j. T. Davidson
has telegruphed that he will be at home
next week. We presume that the convcn-
ton will certainly adjourn this week.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

II the weather continues rs It has been
for several days, the summer Of le7s will
he known hereafter as the hot summer.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Last Thursday was the hottest day
known for years in many localities. The
Thermometer stood at 9S degrees in lio-
mer. At other points it ranged from lo3
ut Charleston down to 90 in New Orleans.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Mexican dollars arc really worth ~ a
80 cents although they only pass in Homer
for 90 cents.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

An examination, basket dinner and cx-
hibitiou ut Tiger Creek School-house Will
attract many visitors Oh Friday next
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Capt. Eads has finished the jetties at
the mouth of the Mississippi river The
depth through the channel is thirty feet.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Ex-Governor William Allen, Of ONO
died At his home In Chllicothe on the
morning Of the 18th.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Hon. r. b. Stile, Of Sabine parish,
member Of the constitutional convention,
10 dead.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

The post-oflice at Bethel Spring beyond
Cornie Bluff has been abolished, and a
new Office created under the name of
Wards Mills.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Our young friend, Jimmie Egan, is at
home, from the State University, to spend
the vacation.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

There is q money order Office at Vienna,
In Lincoln parish.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

In Red River parish the corn crop Is al
most a total failure, while the cotton Is
very promising.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Spring chickens are selling in Shreveport
at ten cents each.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16

Quite . number of new, interesting and
valuable books at the post-oface.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
GREAT REDUCTION.
JOHN &. LOVE 4 CO.,
MiNDEN, La,

IN addition (" very large stock Of DRf
| GOODS aud GROCERIES have just ~
rriN,d fail line of
BURIAL CASES. Of all styles.
These Cases can he sold 81 and j0per cent.
lower than ever offered before;
A tine lot Of COOKING STOVES and
STOVE CASTINGS;
Til. renowned PRATT GIN, from 40 10
"a Saws with Feeder and Condenser, all
manufacturer prices:
TWO HORSl-WAGONS. Iron Axle and
Thimblr Skriu at from $50 to $50.
Remarkably low prices. Come to see.
July >, l-19. 'o;zih
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
WANTED.

4 SITUATION A. TEACHER.
n Apply to, or addressthis once
June %, l-7l. 4o'u
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
.JNO. T.. NORRIS,

Receiving and Forwarding Merchant,
TRENTON. la.
DERSONAL attention given to all Cotton
/ and Freight, intru-trd 10 his care.
July q. l-79. E:6r
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-16
Neln entertainments
WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITrrp
Sherin''s Sale,

Parish of Claiborne va. W. Jasper Blncl.
burn-No. 3522 District Court.
State Of Louisiana, Parish Of Claiborr.
DY virtue of n writ Of feri facias issusd
ID by the Clerk of the District Court in
and for said parish and State, in the abors
entitled suit, on twelve months bond
e. J. Gre ne, principal, and Il. 7. Vaughn
surety, and to me directed, | have ssi,'
ed and will proceed Ia sell. 10 the las,
and highest bidder, within the legal bonr.
of sale, AT the Courthouse door in the tow
of Homer, on the
First Saturday In September, 1879,
it being the 9TH day of said month. the fol.
LOVING described property, situated in said
parish and State, to wit:
A house aud lot Of land in the town NJ
Homer. being part Of the northeast quar-.
ter Of the southwest quarter of Section
twcuty-three, Township twenty-oue north
of Range seven west, commencing az tbe
southeast corner of said forty and running
due west two hundred aud ffty-ihree and
one-ihird yards, thence due north four hun.
bred and forty yards, thence due east two
! hundred and forty-three and one.third
! wards. thence due south 10 the point Of
. beginning with ali the improvements
7 thereon.
| Sold for cash, without the benefit Of an.
! praisrinent.
II. w. KIRKPATRICK, Sheriff.
July IL, lS79. (pf sli Oo) 4a:,s
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-12-19
The Tables Turned.

] A good story comes to us from the
West. Out in Indiana the students of a
well-known medical college decided to
have a good joke at the expense Of a
professional resurrection1st. The latter
was not exactly q coward in any sense Of
the term, but they, the students, 1elt
confident that the plan they had on hand
would, if successfully carried out, be the
means Of providing them with unbound
ed merriment at the .resurrectionist's ex-
pense. They Informed him that they
had secreted body for dissection, and
commissioned him to bring it from its
hiding place and deliver it to them. Just
previous to this one of the number got
into q sack and lay perfectly motionless.
He was the remains, and he was to kick
and make a big noise at given signal
from the rest, who were to be hid in am
dush along the road. So far everything
worked like charm. The resurrection
list took up the sack, swung it across his
back and trudged on to the utter joy of
the occupant, who remained as still as
possible. On trudged the resurrection
list with thoughts of the forthcoming fee
dancing in his soul. Finally he got to
within fifty feet of the spot at which the
ambushed party lay, but between HIM
and them was bridge. AS he stepped
upon the bridge his burden was aware
Of the fact that the signal would be CIV
en- so soon that it was not worth while
to wait tor it, so he commenced to kick,
and the resurrectionist, with hair on end,
made loud howl and threw his burden
offthe bridge into the water below. The
students rushed down pell-mell and res
cued their companion after desperate
struggle. When any allusion is made to
the affair, however, the students pretend
to know nothing about it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-12-19
WE TWAIN.

Oh, heaven and earth are far apart!
But what if they were one,
And neither you nor l, sweetheart,
Had any way misdone?
When we, like laughing rivers feet
That cannot choose but flow,
Among the flowers should meet and greet
Should meet and mingle so,
Sweetheart,
That would be sweet, know
To need to swerve and drift apart,
r., Or any bliss resign:
Z Then should all be yours, sweetheart,
And you should all be mine,
But ali, to rush deflled and brown,
From thaw and smirched snow,
To spoil the corn, beat down and drown
The rath, red lilies low
Sweetheart,
do not want you so!
For you and are far apart;
And never may we meet,
Till you are glad and grand, sweetheart,
Till am fair and sweet,
Tillmorning sun has kissed us white
As highest Alpine snow,
TIL both are brave aud bright of sight
Go wander high or low,
Sweetheart!
For God will have it 80.
Oh, heaven and earth are far apart!
If you are bound or free,
And if you climb or crawl, sweetheart,
Can no way hinder me.
But see you come in lordly state,
With mountain winds aglow,
When by dazzling gate shall wait
To meet and love you So
Sweetheart!
That will be heaven, know.