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Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
Indian Wrongs.

il the truth were known il would
appear, that all of the Indian wars
ana out 'breaks Of late years are di.
rectly traceable to the Injustice and
wrongs which the Indians have suf.
tered at the hands of white men.
Only II mouth or two ago, in Mime.
Dta, a large number of Indians were
driHen from their homes BIZ men
who desired TO acquire their lands,
ana now, the telegraph brings the
news that II numtHI of white men,
during the last few weeks, have sto.
len over seven hundred horses from
the Indians NJ White Cloud agency.
These horses were driven right past
Camp Robinson and Cam, Sheridan
and no effort was made to entercept
the maranders. Why do not the
authorities stop these de.
pre'iationsf Is II expected that the
Indians will tamely submit to all
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
May d, 1879.
ASSESSMENT NOTICE.

WILL attend at the places named De-
L low, on the days specfied, for the plr.
pose Of Revising the Assessment for Id
year 1879:
MACEDONIA, Tuesday, July lst;
ATHENS, "Wednesday, July I'd;
HOLLY SPRING, Thursday, July ID;
GAINESVILLE, Monday. July 7th;
GORDON, Tuesday, July 9Th;
SCMMERFIELD, Wednesday, July 9Th;
LISBON, Thursday, July 10th;
HOMER, ut ait times " hen not filing the
above appointments.
This is the year for cnnmerating seboos
children. and hope all will furnish con
piefe lists Of children between the ages o'
SIX AMI twrnty-one years. On the epu
mrration will depend the amoupt Of senoe'
money to be drawn by the parish Of C'sr
borne-the more children the more money
The Revision will be closed after Frfdsy'
August LIST.
A. D. LEsUEUR, Asses.cr.
June II, 1879. 4AH
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
nr. DavI1son's vote.

The statement Of the vote on the State
debt, published in another column, disclos-
Is the fact that the Rev. J. T. Davidson,
delegate from this parish, voted to retain
intact the principal Of the State debt Mr.
Aorelsnd voted i'll opposition to Mr. David
son, thus dividing the delegation from
Claiborne upon q vital question.
We presume that Mr, Davidson 10 not
ignorant Of the views of his constituents
as to the State debt, While parish jour
nal may sometimes fail to represent the
sentiment Of the majority of its constitu-
ents, upon this matter We have been the
exponent Of the views Of the people Of
Claiborne. We have been at the trouble
to investigate, and we know that the ma
jority Of the Democratic party favored
such legislation as would largely reduce
the debt. Our delegate receives the Guar
dim. He is slso in communication with
his friends in this parish, and he cannot b-
said to have acted unadvi-ediy. With his
W TUG toHc VI pubIC SrUtiuicHt
NJ home, he has failed to represent the
views Of his constit ieuts. He has. we pre-
sumo, weighed we'll the great question as
to whether a representative Of the people
should vote according to their views or ac-
cording TO his own opinions.
We regret his vote That il was honest no
man who knows Nr. Davidson eau donbt
lie BIAS lived in vain his pure and blame
l-ss life in our midst if any man dare
charge him with impure motives. But
notwithstanding all that he has disappoint-
ed his people, aud if there be yet time we
hope that he will reconsider.
Ii pains us to have Ia diffrr from 80 good
man. He 10 now public official in the
discharge Of high aud important duty
His votes are legitimate subjects 81 criti-
cisrn. aud we would he recrrant to the
trust r.poscd in us were We to permit our
private estretu aud veneration for him TO
withhold the statement which we feel and
know to be true That on this question of
vital Importance he has separated himself
from his people.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
MUSICAL lNsTRUCTION.

Mr.. A. 4. WHEELER will remain in
NJ Homer for the purpose Of giving in.
strnctioh in Music. He will give special
attention to the Piano and cultivation Of
the Voice. Singing taught in classes. All
other Instruments Taught either in clssses
or singly, either at his rooms or 1t the ~
idence of the pupils.
He trusts that his three years residenes
here has proved n sufficient guarantee Of
his capacity.
Piano and ORGAN TUNING and the RI.
PAIR Of Musical Instruments A SPECIALITY.
Rooms in the second story Of the build.
ing adjoining the Post-off1ce. Orders car
be left there or at the Post-ofice.
July 2, 1879. l6tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
A horrid Sake.

We are conscious Of the fact that all
snake stories should be- received cum orano
'at', and 1t is with some trepidation that
we publish the following facts furnished
ms by W. {. Cooksey one Of the most re.
liable gentlemen in Claiborne parish. We
can vouch for Mr. Cooksey's truth and
veracity.
Mfr. Thomas Greer, Q neighbor of Mr..
Cooksey, had his attention attracted by
bis dogs baying in the woods near his
field. Going ont to learn the cause Of the
barking he found au enormous snake w.
ing quiet and heedIess Of the noise of the
degs Mr. Greer procured his gun and
shot the snake. On examination after the
death OF the serpent be- discovered that i,
was POSSESSED Of a number of pecpliari.
ties, The prevailing color was brown,
but on the skin we're numerous whit.
spots raised from the surface. The end Of
the tail for about eight inches was Of
bony or horny substance that could not
be cut With ali ordinary knife, and was
sharply pointed. The fangs we're six
inches long, and An ori6ce in the throat
under the lower jaw accounted for the
strange manner that Mr. Greer had OBJ
served IN the dar,ing Of bis tongue. The
snake was about ten feet long-the skin
without head or horn on the end Of IN.
tail measuring exactly 9 feet aud 3 inehes.
The skin, head and horn are now in the
possession Of Mr.. Greer and will be
brought to town At an esrly date. This
snake is of hind never seen before In
this country. We have no miraculous
story IN tell ahout hi, depreciation. ~
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
Communicated.
The crssahack Barbecue % tks Fssrth.

The Greenbackers Of Claiborne parish,
together with many friends who symps-
thi-e with them In their cause, made .
grand rally on the 4th, at Crystal Springs,
once familiar to the people A. the site Of
shockleys mill; and it may be proper to
state that Mr. shockiey was was or hand,
enjoying himself in his usual manner
telling frightful stories Of things that hap
pened in Green county in his yosng days.
1t was generally understood that there
would be 4 bxrbecued dinner, speeches by
the leaders OF the Greenback party, and
that the Homer Brass Band would he In
attendance, aud last, but not least, that
many pretty girls wonld also be there,
ready to Join in the smusements Of the &C.
cssiou. II is needless to say that all prom
ises were fulfilled. The Band added large
ly to the interest of the occasion. The
music was simply splendid. and erybody
enjoyed i,-especially the small boys, rs
Prof. Wheeler will testify.
The speakers for the occasion were DR..
Nix, Of Haynesville. and Capt. r. p. Webb,
Of Athens, both Of whom did themselves
credit. Bnt few conversions were made to
the Greenback cause, and many q weary
Greenbscker took his way home rrgretting
that he had contributed so literally to
cause in which the muss Of the people
ha I'D
speakers were listened u nttentively, es-
pecially by their Greenback brethren, and
considerable applause was enlisted as Capt.
Webb scattered here and there bis anus
ing anecdotes. The Brass Band also SEEM
ed to be aroused to high degree Of enthu-
siasm. and, at the conclusion Of Capt.
w-bo's speech. the audience were enliven-
ed with the soul-iuspiring strains Of "Old
Gray Horse
After the speaking, everybody was invit-
ed TO 4 sumptuons dinner prepared by our
friend, +. p. Giddens. Numerous parties
presided over the table, some of whom
were abrupt in manner inexcnsable, and
ms VIZ dld not have enough t~nIine aboard
to contend with any Of them successfully,
we rrtrcated with beef, mutton and turkey
III hand to more quiet quarters. Notwith.
standing 80 much wrangling, the barbecue
Was success, and plainly indicated the
fact that the Greenhsc kcrs are not a selfish
people. but are liberal aud photographed,
and are working earnestly for the success
of their cause.
After the exercises Of The day were over,
the young folks were invited to the resi-.
dcnce Of Mr.. GEO. W. Fuller, there to ioin
III jovial dance, which was prolonged
until u late hour.
We will long remember the barbecue at
Crystal Springs, afartlfng att occasion
franght with so many pleasures to both
old and young. s.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

j. NJ Scanland ESQ, the editor Of that
rnt"rprising and valuable paper, the Web
Htcr Tribune, has our thanks for his most
elaborate and nPlimentary notice Of the
Annual Address delivered by the editor of
the GUARDIAN at Minden Female College
Praise fl1an such source is worthy the
highest appreciation. To have pleased a
'riiir nf s,rh cultiysted taste as our good
'r'ni seanland, ~ ample satisfaction for
the labor bestowed npon the address.
Again, Bro. Scanland, we thank you.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
GREAT REDUCTION.
JOHN e. LOVE 4 CO.,
MINDEN, La,

IN addition to very large stock Of DRY
1 GOODS and GROCERIES have just re-
cciv-d full line of
BURIAL CASES, of all styles.
These Ca e- can De- sold 33f and 50 per cent.
lower than ever offered before;
A fine lot Of COOKING STOVES and
STOVE CASTINGS;
The renowned PRATT GIN, from 10 10
60 Saws, with Feeder and Condenser, all .,
manufacturers prices;
TWO HORSE WAGONS, Iron ALE and
Thimble Skrin, at from SIS TO go.
Remarkably low prices. Come to see.
July 2, 1879. l6.2m
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

From all quarters Of tue parish comes
the news Of fine rains. Some few planta
lions, We understand, have not yet been
blessed With showers, but from all that We
can learn the rsius have been 50 general
rs to be Of permanent relief to all our
people. The drought had continued from
six TO nine weeks. Some corn ia beyond
recovery, hat there is not now the desc
late prospects before us that stared Clai.
boruc parish in the face ten days ago.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

We are under obligations to our friend
Is X. Coleman for pamphlet containing
Statement Of Take. of lS77, poll tax and
Licenses Of LIS, paid IN by each parish
during the year l-7s and to June LIST I-79.
This statement has been furnished the
convention by the State Treasurer under
q resolution Of Hon. J. ID. Watkins. In
the list Of parishes Claiborne makes her
usual honest showing, having paid larger
poll tax in proportion than any other par.
l,h in the State. This in due TO the hon
es'y of our people aud to the indie fatigable
ability Of our efficient Collector, W. F..
Aycock, Esq. who discharges the duties of
his offic" with conscientious regard for
the interests of the State and parish We
are glad to know that Gov. Nichols and
the people have 81 high m appreciation Of
Mr.. Aycock, who is beyond nll doubt an
excellent official
The statement discloses the facts that
few parishes i'll the Stat. pay poll taxes
for rs many as one-iiith of the voters.
This source Of revenue Is strangely neg
leeted. Tax Collectors should I've specially
instructed and learn their duty in this re-
spect.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

We received from Messrs. Moreiand aud
Davidson last Wednesday, just as we were
going to press, n dispatch informing US Of
the final settlement Of the State Debt
question. The principal OF the bonded
debt renains iHtsct-fnterest for the first
fifteen years is fixed at per cent, and
per cent. for the remainder Of the time
The rate Of interest heretofore it will DO
remembered was seven per cent
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

The convention has settled the debt
question as will he seen by reference to
another paragraph in this days paper.
This settlement is victory for the bond
holders The triumph for them is great.
The status Of the bonds is now 6x.d. The
principal remains untouched and the in.
terest will hereafter be certain and sure.
very true there IL greae difference be-
tween three per cent and seven per cent,
but the holders Of State consols can very
well afford that loss to have their claims
fixed on the people by Constitutional en-
sctment. The Constitution will doubtless
be submitted to the people, aud IL the
State Debt clanse do not secure it's re,ec.
tion no other provision will likely intiu.
ence the people to vote against it. The
settlement 10 said to have been reached by
. unioa between Republicans and weak
kneed DemoerAts- What the bottom faets
Arc We do not know. Delegates will rem.
der An account Of thess tbipgs when they
T~turn.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09


We make il a rule always to notice NIL
pnoNc improvements. More especially
ed'fices which mpsrt metropolitan air
TO our town. We usually prefer to walt
until the buildings are finished 40 that
full description can be given. The firm Of
Darden, Wilder and Ford have given some
time and good deal Of lumber to the
building between ellis and Nrs. Bachau.
aus, but We have delayed any notice rs
We were Of the opinion that bay windows,
mansard roof, and columns with cotintb.
ian capitals and q steam elevator would
DC added. We were mistaken. The build.
ing is finished and has been occupied for
some time, receiving u new tenant on Sat
urday last.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
lIN SALOON.

THE PUBLIC AND MY FRIENDS AXE
L Informed that l have fitted up - y.
giant BAR on the South -~nst corner OF .se
Public Sqnare-in the Aaxcy bnildinH
where will supply the wants Of 81
call on ne, with the PuREST WlNE1 ~.
LIQUORS eversold in Homer-Fine Cie.s
at low prices--the best BEER made 10 "
United States, and everything usuaiiy h'P'
in well regulated Saloon.
shalt be grateful for all PafronsSsr
tended tn me. MARTIN NALL
April is, 1879.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
oartscse at Crystal Seris0s.

The Gr-enbsck party Of this parish
gave . mammoth barbecue at Crystal
Springs on the 4th which wss qnite liber.
ally patroniIed by people Of ell political
parties. We had 10 representative pres
ent. The editor of the Guardian had in
tended to 60 out, but was prevented by
circumstances entirely beyond his control.
Bro. scanlsnd. Of the Webster Tribune,
was present aud will doubtless furnish oil
interesting account of the affair.
We learn that contributions were given
by sll the. neighborhood whether they
were greenbackers or not.
That clever gentleman, l. NJ. Dyer, was
prominent IA q manager and general su-
perintendent; not, however, US q green
hacker, but because Of bis desire that
success should attend any public enter.
prise in his neighborhood. To his efforts
and lib-rality many Of our friends attrib.
ute mnch Of their pleasure while attend
ing the celebration Of the 4ih.
Next to the dinner, which is declared by
competent judges to have been superb,
the most interesting feature Of tile cel--
bration was the shooting match between
the members Of the Haynesyille Shooting
Climb.
The following score of the contest has
been furnished ms. Each party was al
lowed ten shots 1T glass balls. The score
will show how many glass balls were
struck:
z. +. Adkins, :; A. h. McKinxic. 1; T. X.
Walker, :; j. Krndrick, <; G. W. Adkins,
:; l.. 7. Merritt, :; r. McKiuzie, =; NJ.
Smith, 6; A. \. Brown, f; Is. Collier, I; X.
l.. Cakes, 3; |. NJ. Dyer, 10.
From the above score il viii be seen that
|. NJ. Dyer was the successful contestant,
having broken all the balls allowed him.
This victory for Mr.. Dyer is no barren
one, as among those who engaged in tho
contest were some very fine shots. Mr.. A.
Is. Mckenzie at previous match had
broken nine balls. On this occasion SIR.
Mckenzie claims that he Was using shot
entirely too small to break the balls
However, the victory rest with Mr.. Dyer
who is now the champion shot until the
hohors are torn from him by some more
fortunate rival. Th.t event We don't
think likely to occur.
We are Informed that DR.. J. N. Nix and
Capt. r. +. Webb made lengthy speeches.
The Greenback part of the meeting was
organized by calling Oh. Owens to the
chair aud making +. II. Lcathermau sec.
rotary.
The day was happily concluded by
ball at night at the residence Of that very
clever gentleman, George W. Fuller Mr.
Fuller is noted for his hospitality. Tn.
young people always esteem It II great
pleasure to attend n social gathering at
bis mansion. The party on the nigh, of
the fourth was like all other entertain.
mcnt- given by George. We are informed
that IT was far more interesting than the
Greenhack speeches, and was a most -n.
joyahr occasion. We rrgJet our inability
to participate in all these pleasures.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

We have been living in reach Of an earth.
IS Paiadpse all this Summer and spring and
81 not ind il ont nnril Sunday last. When
90 company with ". +. Darden, aud GER
ga "f our fair friends, VIC visited the
i".'drncr Of our old-timc friend, Charley
f'''ry. Charley gave MS water,nelons "a
'H7Ie asnail kegs, luscious cantalonpe, gol.
den mnsk-melons, and what was more
iieasan, than all glad smile and cordial
-rasp of the hand that gave us assurance
Of SINCERE, welcome from oar friend and
his most excellent wife. The young ladies'
declare the visit most pleasant one, and
think Mr. Yancey an honor to his native
State, old Virginia.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
Let Justice be Dsae though the Heavens Fall
FLAT LICK, July ID, ls79.

FLAT LICE, July I'd, ls79.
Editor Claiborne Guardian:
Dear Sir--lIaving seen a letter Of June
the +th, signed a Citizen of Claiborn.
Parish published in the Light of Rra-
son. Hope, Ark, in which the writer nj.
tacks the character Of the Rev. DR.. HEX.
crson, OF Hayncsvillc, and refers TO mum.
Der ut nani-s-minc with the rest-to sub
Stantiatc his charges; have to say, that I
do not know how DR.. II. has acted with
others, hut can say that he has never acted
otherwise than the gentleman toward. me-:
AMI 81 far RS the charge made of hi. Dor
rowing money from me and not paving il
back is concerned, it is false. loaned DIR.
ii. some money last year TO assist him in
bnying a horse, and w Ell his salary for
his services was due he told me 10 retain
the amount from it. DR.. II may be guilty
OF many things but this charge he is clear
OF; and 1t l"oks to me little strange that
person publishing such grave charges
against DIR. II. should withhold his name.
Surely II the writer of said article could
substantiate his charges. and was gen.
tleman-all Of which | do most seriously
doubt-he would not hesitate to give his
name.
Please publish the above.
JAS. H. CURRY.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

good friend, J. II. Thigpen, for an half
bushel or 50 Of fine peaches. We like
Joe's way Of presenting fruit. He fur
nishes us in quantity sufficiently large
10 enable Ms TO divide with our friends.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Books on letter writing, books on eti-
quctte, books on courtship, books on writ.
ing for the press, on trapping. ashing, and
hunting. books on every conceivable topic,
at the post Office for reasonable prices.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Louisiana Congressmrn were charged
with having made . corrupt bargain with
Hayes IN secnre an appropriation f"r Y. s.
Marshal- Gen. Gibson, Of New Orleans,
denied the charge in an able speech.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

The New Orleans Democrat classes a.
leading Journals all those papers that
agree with that Daily on the State Debt
question. Having been so unfortunate a.
TO differ from our esteemed contemporary
upon this important question We are rank.
ed among the smaller fry.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

We learn with extreme regret that Mrs.
Lucinda Walker. the wife of n II. Wal
k.r, died yesterday morning at o'clock,
With crysipelss.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

The Congress, adjourned last Thursday
vithoa, having made any appropriations
for the payment Of L. 8. Marshals.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

We have received, in pamphlet form, the
speeches Of delegates warmoth and For
man on the State Debt.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Our esteemed friend, NJ. c. Lawrance,
has again been quite i'll, but is now recov-
cring.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Standard aud valuable books at the post
ctice.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
keo Rdeesffaementa
JNO. e. NORRIS,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchant,
TRENTON, LA.

DERsONAL attention given 10 all Cotton
L and FreiRhts intrusted to bis care. ~"
July 9, 1879. I76u
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

ferocity. No eudeavor WAS made by tt to
attack either Mr.. Greer or bis dogs. II
wss certainly . horrid monster.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
WANTED.

4 SITUATION AS TEACHER.
"A Apply to, or address this ONES
June ~, le79. ,l5:tf
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Robinson Cru-oe at the post Office.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09
Advertised Letters.

7 ETTERS below. if not called for br n.
~ LIST day OF Aug, 1879, will be sent
to the Dead.Letter office:
Allen, Ollie lvsy, Rev Mr.
Bnse, I Johnston, HI
Broom, Turner johnson, John
Brown, Berry Leaman. Daniel
Bridweil, tt Miiican. Mr.
Guardian. Alfred Miller, JW
Ch'lds, Sestor, Francis II
Caplis, John Perkins, sarsh G.
Dickrrsou, Mary Roberts, Matt
Dnke, &C Rainold, Frank
Holen, Lucy Tatum, Matte
Hill, stewart Thomas, DR. sc
Harris, Miss Mary wattingay. Alphop..
d. W. HARRIS. Pm.
Claiborne guardian. [volume] (Homer, La.) 1877-188?, 1879-07-09

Parish Court met on Monday last.